Webinar: Misinformation in an era of pandemics: Lessons for African Countries from COVID-19
Date and time: 28 August 2020, Friday, 16:00 p.m. – 18:30 p.m. (GMT+3/East African Time)
Background
Misinformation and disinformation present a major challenge to public health efforts, democracy and other human rights. Against this backdrop, People Interest Technology Africa is organizing a webinar to explore measures to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the region.
The webinar is expected to attract various stakeholders, including Policy makers, Regulators, Academia, industry Media, Youth and Civil society across Africa interested in combating misinformation and disinformation.
Panel representation: Faith K Gabona – Executive Director People Interest Technology Africa; Kojo Boakye – Director Public Policy Africa Facebook; Amar Ashar – Assistant Director Research Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet Society; Ibrahim Bbossa – Head Public Relations Uganda Communications Commission; David Twebaze – Principal Program Officer UNESCO; Christopher Plate – Director Media Programme SSA Konrad- Adenauer- Stiftung