Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia

Dr. James Gomez will be speaking at Waseda University （早稲田大学) – Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies（GSAPS） about “Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia” on Tuesday, 2 October at 2.45 p.m. Join us in the Fake News and Elections in Asia conference, 10-12 July 2019 in Bangkok. Click http://bit.ly/2NHYlky to submit your abstract now! Deadline is 31 December.

Abstract

Since 2017, individual governments in Southeast Asia have established task forces, convened select committee hearings and have proposed or passed legislation to combat “fake news”. In May 2018 ASEAN ministers responsible for information agreed in a joint statement to collaborate and exchange best practices to combat fake news and mitigate its effects. This development occurred on the back of increased internet penetration across Southeast Asia and the sharing of content over social media through mobile devices. What are the key issues around the emerging legislation in Southeast Asia in relations to fake news. How does the issue of fake news and election intersect? What is the impact of fake news on democracy, rule of law and freedom of expression in the region.