Our Approach
We aim to improve fact-checking efforts within the BECID network, other EDMO fact-checking hubs, and the Baltic States. To do so, we analyze existing literature and tools for fact-checking, compare fact-checking practices and processes, study audience responses to and perceptions of different forms of fact-checking, and analyze media and platform regulations related to fact-checking. Based on this research, our team of researchers will develop a common methodology for analyzing the effectiveness of fact-checking and propose a code of conduct for BECID fact checkers. The goal is to more effectively counter disinformation and protect vulnerable audiences from its effects.
BECID Researchers
Agnese Davidsone
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Andra Siibak
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Andres Jõesaar
Tallinn University
Andres Kõnno
Tallinn University
Andrius Utka
Vytautas Magnus University
Auksė Balčytienė
Vytautas Magnus University
Barbi Pilvre
Tallinn University, BFM
Darius Amilevičius
Vytautas Magnus University
Darius Remeika
Vytautas Magnus University
Dmytro Iarovyi
Vytautas Magnus University
Ignas Kalpokas
Vytautas Magnus University
Jānis Buholcs
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Krista Lepik
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Kristina Juraitė
Vytautas Magnus University
Kristjan Kikerpill
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Maia Klaassen
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Maria Murumaa-Mengel
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Marju Himma-Kadakas
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Ragne Kõuts-Klemm
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Signe Ivask
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies
Solvita Denisa Liepniece
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Sten Torpan
University of Tartu, Institute of Social Studies