Tackling disinformation: A learning guide

What is foreign information manipulation and interference?

Sebastien Babaud from the EU's diplomatic service explains the concept of foreign information manipulation and interference, or FIMI, and how it impacts the media sector.

This video is part of Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide produced by DW Akademie.

The Learning Guide includes explainers, videos and articles aimed at helping those already working in the field or directly impacted by the issues, such as media professionals, civil society actors, DW Akademie partners and experts.

It offers insights for evaluating media development activities and rethinking approaches to disinformation, alongside practical solutions and expert advice, with a focus on the Global South and Eastern Europe.

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Date 12.04.2024
Duration 08:06 mins.
Author Steffen Leidel, Anette Breuker
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