DemTech works to promote a healthy information space in an era where online manipulation threatens democratic values and institutions. Recognizing that citizens need fair and accurate information to make informed political decisions, the DemTech provides support to teams across the Institute through initiatives that foster civic engagement, build democratic norms, and develop knowledge and trusted networks among partner organizations. Key resources include:
- Global Info/tegrity Network - A sustainable mechanism for NDI’s partners to share information and research, to coordinate with one another, and to amplify threats to the information environment. . NDI staff can recommend interested partners to join the network, which offers regular opportunities for engagement and knowledge sharing through virtual meetings, as well as an active WhatsApp group. Please contact [email protected] for requests to join the network.
- A conduit between democracy practitioners and tech companies. Through the Design 4 Democracy (D4D) Coalition and other channels, NDI brings the concerns of partners to social media platforms and other companies for action.
- Research, best practices, and tools. NDI has developed resources like the CEPPS Countering Disinformation Guide, a database of interventions implemented by diverse stakeholders to combat information manipulation, and the Playbook on Combating Information Manipulation, which offers comprehensive guidance for CSOs on identifying, responding, and building resilience to online attacks during elections. Our Social Media Monitoring Tools Database is designed to support social media monitoring projects by helping partners identify and evaluate available tools based on cost, platform access, and technical requirements, among other criteria.
- Program implementation and capacity building. NDI is available to support regional teams, country offices, and partners in implementing information environment assessments, conducting trainings on topics like media literacy and social media monitoring, identifying experts to contribute to research projects and conferences, developing work plans, and more.
- Subject matter expertise on tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). In collaboration with the Gender, Women, and Democracy (GWD), NDI has developed key resources to counter TFGBV against women in politics. NDI can help survivors of TFGBV access support and financial aid through the Rapid Online Support Assistance (ROSA), a joint initiative with Freedom House and pirth.org. Our work on TFGBV aims to strengthen women’s political voices and foster a democratic digital space.