https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt This is a space for reflection that falls under the rule of Chatham House. en-us 2022-05-02 15:27:18 UTC 2022-05-03 16:40:01 UTC hello@padlet.com lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168538304 Suriname: ballot boxes were filled up (allegation of fraud). ]]> 2022-05-03 15:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168538304 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168544355 Guyana: level of disinformation was high. Disinformation surrounding the legal framework guiding the electoral process. The interpretation of the norms was problematic. Was very difficult to monitor all platforms that were sharing this information and respond in timely manner. Letterheads of dif. institutions were used by malign actors to spread false information and impersonate institutions. ]]> 2022-05-03 15:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168544355 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168551431 Suriname: Additional complains: alleged electoral material in the garbage, pictures showing it. Every time there are elections there is mistrust toward the organization of elections from the opposition because of the role of the government organizing elections. ]]> 2022-05-03 15:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168551431 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168557784 Jamaica: COVID imposed limitations. Spreading dis and misinformation with logos of the Electoral Commission, trying to impersonate the institution. Campaign finance law: it was the first time that the campaign was governed by this law, there was a lot of disinformation regarding the law and its implementation. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168557784 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168563350 Trinidad and Tobago: several elections in the last years, they have seen an exponential growth in disinformation. Gray line between government and parliament. Disinformation comes much faster that you can respond to it. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168563350 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168569308 Dora James. What happens in one country influences what happen in other country in the Caribbean.]]> 2022-05-03 16:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168569308 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168573869 Suriname: allegation of fraud at large scale. Allegation that foreigners were added to electoral roll. This resulted in creating mistrust in the process. Changes in laws was also used by malign actors to spread disinformation. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168573869 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168577270 Canada: inaccurate information regarding voting by mail and vaccination status. They cannot talk about elections in canada only because disinformation in English in general, also influence the information environment in Canada. Influence of disinformation from USA.]]> 2022-05-03 16:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168577270 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168580131 Belize. Two major elections during the pandemic, Dec 2020 and March 2021. No noticeable of spreading of mis dis or malinformation, before, during or after elections. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168580131 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168583251 Bahamas. Disinformation regarding the electoral roll, and also with vaccinations. Disinfo saying that voters needed to be vaccinated to vote.]]> 2022-05-03 16:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168583251 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168587140 Misinformation regarding authorities, trying to relate electoral authorities to people from other state institutions, in order to damage the image of independence of the EMB. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168587140 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168591184 Canada: there is no capacity to study the intent of the information, but to identify what is out there and figure out how to best respond to innacurate information, through regular conduits with political parties, communications. Focus on impact rather than in source. EMBs are left to deal with impact. It0s important to not judge the actors who are creating this disinfo to be seen as independent. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168591184 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168592284 Guyana: need to work on being proactive to deal with disinformation. That is key.]]> 2022-05-03 16:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168592284 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168596988 Canada. Initially was more ad-hoc, although tehre were some mechanisms in place. But then, they devloped a frameworks that solidified the process. There is a risk assessment template, to assess if they should respond or not, and that the response considers risks. They monitor. Now the process is more robust, it continues to develop, very fast-paced, to update tools and ensure they remain relevant.  The framework can be adapted to different realities. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168596988 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168605595 Guyana. Media monitoring operation, to campaigns. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168605595 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168608871 Dora James. Responses were ad-hoc. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168608871 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168611888 Canada. Difficult to stay on top of latest research and succsful examples of addressing inaccurate information How to keep track of success stories. They know what is happeining of mainstream digital platforms is doable, but the proliferation of small platforms is challening. How to build the capacity and in different langaues, in countries were difficult languages are spoken. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168611888 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168614707 Trinindad and Tobago. Staffing specialized on the topic, staff training, it's very niche, with expertise, and legislation. In TT all voter education needs to published in press, which is expensive. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168614707 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168617156 Bahamas. They don't have a public relations or communications unit. It's critical to establish a unit with staff. So, the assistance on how to establish such a unit.]]> 2022-05-03 16:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168617156 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168618609 Sylverster King. Stregthen civic education program. Capacity building for the staff, to build capacity. Training is necessary. Stregthen public relations unit..]]> 2022-05-03 16:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168618609 lekandalaban https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168622119 Guyana. Capacity building, and extensive monitoring, a robust civic voter education program. Give attention to monitor the media to preempt what is the disinformation that is being spread and be prepared beforehand. ]]> 2022-05-03 16:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lekandalaban/dglsh9ovbcvl0pt/wish/2168622119