The Forum on Information and Democracy is publishing its annual report for the year undeniably under the sign of information integrity. In this report, the organisation looks back on the major achievements of the year, marked by the passing in June 2024 of Christophe Deloire, founder and president of the Forum.
The year 2024 marked the 5th anniversary of the Partnership and of the Forum on Information and Democracy. Initiated by Reporters without Borders (RSF) in 2018, this innovative international framework, bringing together States and civil society, has helped advance a pioneering vision for the global information and communication space.
A vision that was reflected throughout the year in various international texts, such as the UN’s Global Principles for Information Integrity, the OECD Recommendation on information integrity, and the Global Digital Compact.
“While some may have expressed doubts on the need to regulate digital platforms, the year 2024 seems to have brought everyone to the table on the issue of information integrity, an approach inspired by the founding text of our organization: the International Declaration on Information and Democracy. But we still have many battles to fight to avoid disaster, such as ensuring the political and ideological neutrality of the platforms that structure our informational space,” explains Camille Grenier, Executive Director of the Forum on Information and Democracy.
The Strength of the Forum’s Community
What may have left the greatest mark on the organization and its permanent secretariat is the strength and solidarity of its community. From the sudden passing of Christophe Deloire to the preparation of the Summit for Action on AI, and the launch of the first meta-analysis by its Observatory, the Forum has been able to rely on a strong, responsive, and committed coalition throughout the year.
The first months of 2025 have further highlighted the need to strengthen these spaces for collaboration between civil society and willing states. This is the purpose of the working areas facilitated by the Forum, which address specific issues such as climate disinformation and private messaging services.
Reinforcing these dynamics will be at the heart of the Forum’s strategy going forward.
Looking ahead, our ambition for 2025 is to strengthen the Forum’s role as a platform for collaboration among member states. We also aim to enable the concrete implementation of the principles contained in the Partnership.