Managing Misinformation in a Humanitarian Context

Internews developed rumor tracking methodology in 2014 in Liberia during the Ebola outbreak. Since that time their teams have used rumor tracking in order to deal with misinformation during various crises, benefiting thousands of people.

The Internews rumor tracking methodology includes three parts: Context, Case Studies, and a How To Guide. This article explains the process.

Last modified: June 16, 2021