Technology Salon in the Tech in the Time of Coronavirus series to discuss how we can be communicating vital information at such a difficult time.
It kicks off with short talks from:
Benjamin Kumpf, Head of Innovation, UK DFID
Nicola Harford, Managing Director, iMedia Associates
Rex Chapota, Regional Program Manager, East and Southern Africa, Farm Radio
In order to combat the spread of fake news, the government has set up an automated @WhatsApp group to provide credible and factual details around #COVID19 in the country.
The Internews Information Saves Lives Rapid Response Fund is accepting applications from media outlets, organizations and individuals who are working to provide local language journalism and other forms of public information related to the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts.