Cities and Disinformation

Information manipulation is a global challenge with a profound impact on cities. As actors responsible for decisions and policies that shape people’s daily lives, and as actors most aware of community fault lines that are fertile ground for disinformation, city officials are well positioned to respond. Yet, research, analysis, and policymaking related to information manipulation have remained focused on the national and international levels. GMF, the Melbourne Centre for Cities, and other partners have developed a series of policy briefs and a response playbook to help inform and guide city policies and practices to counter disinformation and, ultimately, strengthen democracy.