Institut IDEA International

Published purpose

This project aims to advance resilient, inclusive, and gender sensitive democratic societies capable of effectively countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) during electoral periods. Project activities include: (1) conducting context specific mapping of election related FIMI dynamics and assessing the needs and capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in counter FIMI efforts; (2) developing methodologies for enhanced situational awareness to identify, monitor and analyze election related FIMI; (3) producing a country specific analytical report outlining key enablers and incentives and offering policy recommendations at various levels; (4) organizing dialogues and capacity building activities to strengthen CSO engagement with stakeholders in countering election related FIMI; (5) facilitating reform oriented policy dialogues to advance CSO policy proposals; and (6) convening a global exchange of good practices to promote cross country learning in combating election related FIMI.