2024 OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy

The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in Promoting Information Integrity to Safeguard Liberal Democracy and Regain Public Trust. Panel organised by the EEA and Norway Grants on the occasion of the OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Democracy

Oct 21, 2024 | 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Sala Solesin, 1st Floor

Description

(Sala Solesin, 1st Floor) Online registration required for this session. Link to register & join the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudumprDIpHNV2ztmVO2bCl1OAqWMcrSsS This panel, organized by the EEA and Norway Grants at the OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Democracy, will explore the crucial role of civil society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in promoting information integrity. The discussion will focus on the Civil Society Fund (CSF) and how civil society can combat disinformation and misinformation, which pose significant threats to liberal democracy and public trust. Key Discussion Points - Civil Society's Role: How can civil society organizations (CSOs) and journalists effectively tackle disinformation and misinformation as threats to democracy, particularly in the context of rising societal polarization? - Accountability and Partnership: What is the role of CEE civil society in holding governments accountable and partnering with them to promote information integrity, especially amidst growing distrust in authorities? - Models of Cooperation: What adaptable models can be utilized for civil society and government collaboration, potentially drawing from the OECD framework? - Challenges and Safeguards: What specific challenges do external influence campaigns present, and how can free speech be protected while combating disinformation? Speakers : Anna Gielewska, Reporter’s Foundation, Poland Diana Filimon, Forum Apulum, Romania Nikola Tulechki, Ontotext, Bulgaria Ilmar Raag, Estonia Victor Breiner, Insititute for Resilience Building, Slovakia Moderator: Krzysztof Izdebski, Stefan Batory Foundation, Poland

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