Papers by Elizabeta Mrnjacevic
Strategic Analysis: Young Leaders Programme in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Regions., 2023
This paper delves into the prevalent issue of disinformation in the Western Balkans, outlining it... more This paper delves into the prevalent issue of disinformation in the Western Balkans, outlining its impact on societal trust, public discourse, and democratic processes. Authors Stefan Veljanovski, Mirella Bilalagic, Elizabeta Mrnjačević, and Arlis Alikaj shed light on the roots and repercussions of disinformation in countries like Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. They discuss how misleading narratives exacerbate societal divisions, and political tensions, and undermine democracy in the region.
The paper presents a focused policy framework highlighting solutions to counter disinformation, such as enhancing media literacy, investing in journalistic training, and promoting transparency in media ownership. It emphasizes the importance of fact-checking organizations as a key countermeasure and advocates for strategic investment in building the capacities of independent, robust, and credible fact-checking entities in the Western Balkans.
The authors suggest a multi-dimensional approach to combat disinformation, integrating fact-checking efforts with media literacy initiatives to create a more resilient environment against the harmful effects of misinformation in the region. The proposed strategies aim to strengthen democratic discourse, foster informed citizenship, and build resilience against disinformation.
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Papers by Elizabeta Mrnjacevic
The paper presents a focused policy framework highlighting solutions to counter disinformation, such as enhancing media literacy, investing in journalistic training, and promoting transparency in media ownership. It emphasizes the importance of fact-checking organizations as a key countermeasure and advocates for strategic investment in building the capacities of independent, robust, and credible fact-checking entities in the Western Balkans.
The authors suggest a multi-dimensional approach to combat disinformation, integrating fact-checking efforts with media literacy initiatives to create a more resilient environment against the harmful effects of misinformation in the region. The proposed strategies aim to strengthen democratic discourse, foster informed citizenship, and build resilience against disinformation.
The paper presents a focused policy framework highlighting solutions to counter disinformation, such as enhancing media literacy, investing in journalistic training, and promoting transparency in media ownership. It emphasizes the importance of fact-checking organizations as a key countermeasure and advocates for strategic investment in building the capacities of independent, robust, and credible fact-checking entities in the Western Balkans.
The authors suggest a multi-dimensional approach to combat disinformation, integrating fact-checking efforts with media literacy initiatives to create a more resilient environment against the harmful effects of misinformation in the region. The proposed strategies aim to strengthen democratic discourse, foster informed citizenship, and build resilience against disinformation.