A Review: Situation Report on Media literacy, disinformation and misinformation in the English and Dutch Speaking Caribbean and the Action Plan for Combatting Disinformation

Resumen

This article analyzes the "Situation Report on Media Literacy, Disinformation, and Misinformation in the Caribbean" and the proposed action plan to combat disinformation in the region. The report, supported by UNESCO and developed by the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) and the Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM), covers research conducted in eight Caribbean countries. The report highlights the region's challenges, the need for further research on media trust, and proposes collaborations between governments, media outlets, and civil organizations to promote media literacy. The action plan includes recommendations to improve journalism and strengthen public trust in the media.