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Media and institutions seek common ground in changing information landscape

May 14, 2026 4 mins read

Amid growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust and recent drop in international press freedom rankings, journalists, regulators and government representatives gathered yesterday to discuss how media and institutions can work together more openly and effectively in the digital age.

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