Myanmar Policy briefs Myanmar Policy briefs

Snapshot: Information environment in Myanmar post-earthquake (August 2025)

This CDAC Network snapshot outlines the current state of the information environment in Myanmar, post April 2025 earthquake. It reveals how information gaps left by years of conflict, an opaque aid system and suppressed local media, is creating fertile ground for harmful information spreading fear and violence. An under-resourced local media struggles to bridge these gaps amid dwindling financial support.

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Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Policy briefs Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Policy briefs

Racing against rumours: Understanding harmful information on humanitarian needs and response in Lebanon

In Lebanon's humanitarian system, rumours spread faster than official information, driving communities to act on unverified messages about aid cuts, registration changes, and returns. This CDAC Network report examines how harmful information circulates through informal networks—WhatsApp groups, religious leaders, former NGO staff—that fill gaps left by inaccessible official channels.

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Global Tools & guidance Global Tools & guidance

Rumour has it: a practice guide to working with rumours

This guide offers approaches, practices and tools to working with rumours and misinformation. It is aimed primarily at humanitarian programme managers and field staff to provide them with practical tips on how to work with rumours in their response programmes in a way that is achievable amid competing demands.

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