The book chapter titled "Mis/disinformation and infodemics since COVID-19: the double-edged sword of open government" by Charmaine B. Distor, Danilo ?ikanovi? and Soumaya Ben Dhaou has recently been published. This chapter is part of the "Research Handbook on Open Government".
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It explores how open government principles intersected with the spread of mis/disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter examines case studies from the Philippines, Tunisia, and Montenegro, revealing the double-edged nature of open government – as both a solution and a contributor to infodemics. It discusses the challenges of balancing transparency with combating false narratives from various actors. Key takeaways include the necessity of multi-stakeholder approaches, the importance of media and digital literacy, and the need to review existing legislation to address mis/disinformation without infringing on freedom of speech.
