In Indonesia, fact-checking initiatives have evolved into a distinct field within journalism practice. While there is abundant research on fact-checking in Indonesia, there is a need to explore the practice from a political economy perspective.
In December 2024, EngageMedia released a new report titled “The Political Economy of Fact-Checking in Indonesia: Understanding the Landscape, Expanding upon Criticism, Overcoming Challenges, and Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.” The launch of the report in Jakarta, Indonesia, in collaboration with PSHK facilitated a discussion on the challenges faced by fact-checkers, the dynamics of misinformation and the complexities behind it through the lens of political economy, and further analysis on the innovations that can be made to support the sustainability of the fact-checking business model.
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Source: The political economy of fact-checking | MisinfoCon via MisinfoCon