Sahel Regional Office (SRO) Regional Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation (MDM) in the Sahel
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.