IGF 2024

Reflecting the multi-stakeholder nature of IGF, this session is co-organised by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) under the research consortium of the Safer Internet Lab (SAIL). Established in 2022 and introduced at IGF 2023 (https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2023-lightning-talk-114-apac-safer-internet-lab-progressing-against-misinformation), SAIL has served as a hub for studying and exploring solutions to address mis- and disinformation in Indonesia. Over the past year, SAIL has fostered tripartite communication between government, civil society, and tech platforms to combat information disorder. This session will reflect on SAIL's achievements, challenges, and lessons learned in its first year of operation. The Safer Internet Lab (SAIL) is a multi-stakeholder effort focusing on the study and exploration of solutions to address the problem of mis- and disinformation as it affects users, economies and societies in Indonesia, and in the wider Asia-Pacific region.
The SAIL partnership was initiated by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Google and aims to bring together the brightest minds from across stakeholder groups - think-tanks, universities, civil society organisations, governmental bodies and technology platforms - to discuss trends, policy best practices, learnings and to brainstorm sustainable solutions to address information disorder, also referred to as mis- and dis-information. The goal is to create discussions, collaborations and forums for the co-development of solutions that ultimately build a safer web for users in the region. Building upon this foundation, SAIL aims to expand its scope to tackle the information disorder across Southeast Asia. As outlined in SAIL's policy brief "Regional and Cross-Border Responses Towards Disinformation in Southeast Asia," the region faces mounting vulnerabilities amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and the digital divide among ASEAN member states. (https://saferinternetlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Policy-Brief-Regional-and-Cross-Border-Responses-Towards-Disinformation-in-Southeast-Asia-.pdf)
This session will explore how SAIL's multi-stakeholder model can be adapted and scaled to address information disorder at a regional level. Panelists will discuss: - SAIL's impact and evolution as a research hub, convention centre, and clearing house in Indonesia - Emerging trends and challenges of information disorder in the Southeast Asian political and information landscape - Opportunities for cross-border collaboration and capacity building to counter disinformation - Policy recommendations to balance digital innovation and resilience in ASEAN's online ecosystem The session aims to catalyze regional dialogue and knowledge sharing to develop collective, multi-stakeholder strategies against information manipulation. By amplifying Southeast Asian perspectives in the global internet governance discourse, SAIL seeks to contribute to a safer and more equitable digital future for the region.
This lightning talk will be conducted in person and guided by an onsite moderator who will ensure that all speakers and participants are actively engaged, with opportunities to raise questions and contribute insights. The session will begin with speaker presentations, followed by policy questions to foster active discussions and exchanges with the audience. A dedicated 10-15 minute Q&A session will provide participants with the opportunity to pose questions and share their perspectives. The moderator will conclude the session by delivering a comprehensive summary of the key findings, recommendations, and proposed future actions.