Empowering Cambodian Rural Communities to Counter Disinformation
Efforts are underway in Cambodia's rural communities to combat the growing social issue of disinformation on social media by enhancing local residents' media and information literacy. The Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is conducting practical training for members of community learning centers to detect disinformation, aiming to strengthen community resilience.
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