Disinformation and its Impact on Democratic Processes

As one of the key priorities for its chairship of International IDEA, Canada is focusing on the challenges created by disinformation - those that affect governments and societies, including marginalized and vulnerable groups as well as CSOs.
This public event is aimed at encouraging a discussion on how disinformation is contributing to democratic decline globally, and how governments can respond and build resilience to disinformation. Case studies from Sweden, Myanmar and Canada will be discussed and compared to illustrate the wide impact disinformation tactics can have in different contexts.
PROGRAM
Opening words by Jason LaTorre, Canadian Ambassador to Sweden
Discussion with panelists:
- Serge Blais, Executive Director, Information Integrity Lab at the University of Ottawa
- Mikael Tofvesson, Head of Operations at the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency
- Thin Lei Win, Award-winning Journalist from Myanmar, Rome-based
Moderator: Alberto Fernandez Gibaja, Senior Programme Officer on Technology and Politics, Public Policy at International IDEA
Questions and Answers
Closing words by Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary General of IDEA