Advancing Media Literacy in Indonesia (IREX/Notre Dame)

Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A research-driven project combating misinformation and manipulation on Indonesian social media by empowering users with critical thinking skills to navigate complex information environments and resist propaganda during elections.

Behavior Goal

Reduce Indonesian citizens' reliance on unreliable media outlets and susceptibility to misinformation that fuels ethnic tensions, political polarization, and election interference.

Methods & Approaches

Digital Literacy & Citizenship Counter-Narrative Campaigns

Implementers & Partners

University of Notre Dame Pulte Institute
IREX
Moonshot CVE
Geopoll

Donors & Sponsors

Research foundations
Development agencies

Key Takeaways

1Addresses social media manipulation by malicious actors during democratic processes
2Targets misinformation linked to ethnic and religious tensions in Indonesia
3Combines academic research with practical media literacy interventions
4Uses digital tools to measure and counter disinformation spread

Sources

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