Sahel Regional Office (SRO) Regional Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation (MDM) in the Sahel
ID: 348013Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Senegal USAID-Dakar (USAID-SEN)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Regional Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348013
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Senegal, through its Sahel Regional Office (SRO), is seeking input via a Request for Information (RFI) to design a new initiative aimed at addressing misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) in the Sahel region. The objective is to gather diverse perspectives from stakeholders, including private sector actors, NGOs, and academic institutions, to inform a strategy that enhances local resilience and effectively counters the challenges posed by MDM, which has been exacerbated by increased internet access and coordinated disinformation campaigns. This initiative is crucial for fostering public trust and strengthening democratic institutions in the region, particularly in light of ongoing challenges such as food insecurity and social cohesion. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Aminata Diallo at amdiallo@usaid.gov, with an estimated total program funding of $6 million and a projected award date of January 1, 2024. Responses to the RFI are due by June 2, 2023, at 5:00 PM Dakar Local Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aminata DIALLO Grantor
    221338794031
    amdiallo@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI 72068523RFI00002_ MDM in the Sahel_ Final English version.signed.RT.pdf
    RFI 72068523RFI00002_ MDM in the Sahel_ Final French Version.signe.RT.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The USAID Sénégal/Sahel Regional Office (SRO) is seeking feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new initiative aimed at combating misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) in the Sahel region. This RFI invites input from a broad range of stakeholders, including private sector entities, government institutions, development partners, NGOs, and academic organizations. The aim is to create a well-informed design document that maximizes developmental impact and aligns with existing U.S. government activities. The document outlines the growing threat of MDM in the Sahel, exacerbated by increased internet access and the rise of coordinated disinformation campaigns linked to both foreign and local actors. The proliferation of MDM compromises public trust in democratic institutions amid challenges like food insecurity and social cohesion. The RFI also emphasizes the need to explore effective strategies to counter MDM, leveraging local knowledge and fostering community resilience. Lastly, it provides specific questions for stakeholders to consider, focusing on the current monitoring of MDM, examples of successful interventions, the role of media, and the engagement of social media platforms. This initiative is part of USAID's commitment to address the complexities of misinformation and its impacts on governance and development in the Sahel.
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