Digital misinformation is a major source of concern for global media industry. It has the potential to become the key source of unrest and protest in the world. This needs to be tackled. The relevance of this topic was discussed at the Alumni Ties held at Almaty, Kazakhstan.
From data journalism to misinformation control
Alumni Ties discussed topics that digital media needs to address including data journalism, false news control system, countering misinformation through media literacy. The program, titled ‘Women in Media Creating Network for Social Change’, was organized by the US State Department in partnership with World Learning. Efforts are being made to increase participation of women across various segments. Dignitaries from various sectors commented on the need to discuss how to bring more women into the decision making process. Women journalists, Media experts and filmmakers from South-Central Asia region were part of the Alumni Ties held in Kazakhstan.
Media personalities in the event
Crystal Hill, Regional Alumni Coordinator for the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; Asha Ben, Digital Strategist & Outreach Specialist; Jessica Med, World Learning Senior Program Officer; Program Associate Ashley Henry; Singer, voice artist and Bangladeshi journalist Dilshad Karim Elita; US Embassy Press Administrative Officer Sean Boda; Almaty US Consulate Assistant Public Affairs Assistant Manager Jennifer Green; Manju Latha Kalanidhi, editor of The New Indian Express Hyderabad; Pakistani journalists Farzana Ali and Ramma Shahid, Sri Lankan journalists Iswaran Rutnam, Kyrgyzstan journalist Zhyldyz Bekabaeva, Journalist and Channeliam.com founder and CEO, Nisha Krishnan took part in the event.
