Social Media and Elections
Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and interact, and its impact on elections is undeniable. Political candidates, parties, and organizations use social media to reach voters, mobilize support,
and shape public opinion. At the same time, social media platforms are also used to spread disinformation, hate speech, and other forms of malicious content, posing a threat to the integrity of electoral processes.
This PROGRAMME aims to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by social media in elections and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage social media effectively in the electoral process.
This PROGRAMME is designed for individuals working in the field of democracy, governance, and human rights, including political candidates and parties, election management bodies, civil society organizations, media professionals, and digital communication specialists. Participants should have a basic understanding of social media platforms and tools.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
- To understand the role of social media in elections
- To explore the challenges and opportunities presented by social media in elections
- To examine the risks of disinformation, hate speech, and cyberattacks in the context of elections
- To learn best practices for managing social media in elections
- To develop strategies for using social media for campaigning, voter education, and election monitoring
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
By the end of this PROGRAMME, participants will:
- Have a better understanding of the role of social media in elections.
- Be familiar with the different challenges and opportunities presented by social media in elections.
- Understand the risks of disinformation, hate speech, and cyberattacks in the context of elections.
- Be able to apply best practices for managing social media in elections.
- Be able to develop strategies for using social media for campaigning, voter education, and election monitoring
US$ 1600 to cover tuition and training materials only.