Join Doreen Wainainah, Managing Editor at PesaCheck, as she delves into the pivotal role of fact-checking in combating misinformation across Africa. PesaCheck, incubated by Code for Africa, is dedicated to debunking falsehoods and ensuring the flow of accurate information. From the misinformation waves during the pandemic to political turmoil, discover how PesaCheck and its network are battling the tide of disinformation with innovative strategies and collaborative efforts.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro
02:01 Pesa Checks Approach
03:18 How do you archieve impact?
04:12 Community Collaboration
05:36 Content Reach
06:37 Limits of Fact-Checking
08:27 Sharing a Personal Lesson
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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