VERIFIED MEMBERS
Membership in the EFCSN signifies an organisation’s rigorous commitment to provide accurate information ethically and transparently, without bias or prejudice and focus on matters in the public interest as well as a proven track record of excellence, integrity and accountability as definied in the European Code of Standards for Independent Fact-Checking Organisations.
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Action for Democratic Society (ADS)/hibrid.info
Website
https://hibrid.info/Date
10/05/2024
Please, answer the following questions:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
The primary goal of the Hibrid.info is to provide accurate, fact-based information by conducting thorough fact-checking analyses of media and other publications. By debunking misinformation and clarifying the truth, Hibrid.info aims to prevent and reduce the influence of misleading narratives that can negatively impact public opinion and decision-making. In a world where misinformation spreads rapidly through various channels, Hibrid.info is committed to promoting media literacy and critical thinking. The fact-checking operation serves as a valuable resource, helping to create a more resilient and informed society in the face of the challenges posed by misinformation.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
In terms of content, would be an added value if the focus of fact checking will be also oriented on verifying claims of public officials and their promises, more focus on claims that have an impact on the welfare of citizens.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
- The Action for Democratic Society (ADS) is registered since 2010 as an NGO focused in democratization actions and also in media development. Hibrid.info is introduced as a programme of ADS in 2020. The fact checking focus has been increased since 2023 with the support of 5-6 financial support by international donors.
Related the Article 5.2, paragraph E, in terms of content, would be an added value if the focus of fact checking actions will be also oriented on verifying claims of public officials and their promises, more focus on claims that have an impact on the welfare of citizens.
Applicant
Compliant
Date: 15/03/2024
You can find our statement checks published on our website at: https://hibrid.info/category/fact-checking/rrenogram/
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
The editorial team is structured with key roles, including the Editor-in-Chief, Editor, and Researcher, each contributing to the fact-checking process. Additionally, two External Associates provide their expertise on a part-time basis.
For a more detailed overview of the team and their roles, you can explore the team's page at this link: https://hibrid.info/impresumi/
Elira Canga (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
- Increasing internal capacities in terms of monitoring and research components;
- Increasing internal staff by recruiting researchers and monitoring officers;
- Increasing investments in capacity building;
- Expanding the coverage of monitoring activities on a wide range of media outlets in the country and abroad, as well as improving daily media monitoring with advanced tools;
- Increasing the number of fact-checking reports from other media outlets (debunking misinformation);
- Functionalize Hybrid Lab: Prioritize tools for enhanced fact-checking; Foster innovation for user-friendly resources;
- Presenting monthly, and annual monitoring reports in an accessible format; Deepen analysis of misinformation narratives;
- Enhancing TV show production quality and engaging experts, as well as creating compelling video content for wider social media reach;
- Increasing the quality of video production, web productions, and info-graphics of fact-checking publications.
- Advocacy for Media Literacy: Target advocacy campaigns for specific demographics;
- Collaborate with media organizations for positive change; Educate the public on supporting reliable media sources.
- Actively participate in conferences and forums; Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 17/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Article 2.2: Methodology
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), operations must:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
This comprehensive resource outlines the systematic approach we employ in selecting topics, conducting research, and completing our investigations. Additionally, it includes a clear definition of any rating systems utilized in our fact-checking process. We prioritize transparency and accessibility, ensuring our audience understands the methodology behind our fact-checking efforts.
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Our fact-checking investigations are precisely chosen to align with this definition of public interest. We prioritize issues that have a direct impact on the lives of individuals, communities, or society at large. Whether it's examining political claims, aspects of public safety, health-related misinformation, or other critical topics, our aim is to empower the public with accurate information and foster a more informed and resilient society.
In the event of a request from an assessor, we are more than willing to provide detailed explanations on how each of our investigations fits within the definition of public interest. This transparency reflects our dedication to accountability and ensures that our fact-checking efforts are consistently aligned with the broader goal of serving the welfare and interests of the public.
Elira Canga (assessor)
Non Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
In very few cases I found fact-checks related to public declarations such as https://hibrid.info/deklarate-e-pasakte-e-ministrit-vitia-i-cili-ka-deklaruar-se-pagat-e-mjekeve-ne-kosove-jane-nder-me-te-lartat-ne-ballkanin-perendimor/.
In most of the cases, fact-checks focused on light topics, with less public interest than would be declarations of public officials or electoral promises of politicians etc.
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 16/04/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Users and audience can communicate with the team of hibrid.info through the following channels:
- Section “Kontakti” (Contact) - https://hibrid.info/kontakti/
- Pop-up section “Raporto” (Report) located on the platform’s website - https://hibrid.info/
- Social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter)
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 11/04/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Best Practices:
In addition to the required standards listed above, the Code identifies the following as a best practice that is encouraged but not required to join the EFCSN.
Elira Canga (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Article 3.1: Non-Partisanship and Impartiality
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-checking Standards Network (EFCSN), operations must:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Additionally, kindly see the link of the Code of Ethics: https://hibrid.info/kodi-i-etikes/
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Also, please check the list of 10 selection articles from our fact-checking unit:
1. https://hibrid.info/policia-dhe-petkoviq-japin-te-dhena-te-pasakta-rreth-numrit-te-pjesemarresve-ne-protesten-e-organizuar-ne-rudare-te-zveqanit/
2. https://hibrid.info/nuk-behet-fjale-per-640-mije-tonelata-ari-por-xehe-ari/
3. https://hibrid.info/pamjet-nuk-paraqesin-policine-e-kosoves-duke-arrestuar-njerin-nga-sulmuesit-ne-veri-por-pjesetare-te-sherbimi-policor-kombetar-te-bullgarise/
4. https://hibrid.info/tavani-nuk-ka-rene-ne-qendren-tregtare-prishtina-mall-video-nuk-eshte-xhiruar-ne-kosove/
5. https://hibrid.info/rastin-e-muralit-me-figuren-e-gjokoviqit-ne-rahovec-petkoviq-e-interpreton-pa-fakte-si-te-motivuar-etnikisht/
6. https://hibrid.info/lista-serbe-mundohet-pa-fakte-te-nderlidh-procesin-gjyqesor-te-kurtajt-me-nje-plan-politik-per-frikesimin-dhe-debimin-e-serbeve/
7. https://hibrid.info/daciq-pretendon-rrejshem-se-video-e-publikuar-nga-svecla-ku-shihet-radojciq-nuk-eshte-e-asaj-dite/
8. https://hibrid.info/misioni-rus-i-osbe-se-vazhdon-ta-perkujtoje-fushaten-e-nato-s-me-fotografi-te-irakut/
9. https://hibrid.info/video-e-realizuar-ne-sudan-paraqitet-si-e-konfliktit-aktual-hamas-izrael/
10. https://hibrid.info/keqinterpretim-i-deklarates-se-macron-it-lidhur-me-liberalizimin-e-vizave/
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
More fact-checking of promises and claims of politicians, as mentioned above, would provide more evidence that the same methodology and non-partisanship criteria are used by the applicant for all sides of political spectrum.
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Also, refer to the Code of Ethics: https://hibrid.info/kodi-i-etikes/
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Also, read the Code of Ethics at: https://hibrid.info/kodi-i-etikes/
Refer to Article 10 in the Human Resources Regulation attached to this application.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
You can find details of our advocacy in the section about us (rreth hibrid.info) https://hibrid.info/rreth-hibrid-info, and in our organizational strategy, attached to this application.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Article 3.2: Privacy and Safety
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), operations must:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
However, should we encounter user-generated disinformation content where there's a genuine need to protect the source or originator from undue public scrutiny, our approach would prioritize the protection of their identity.
While we haven't had cases yet, our commitment to protecting the privacy and security of individuals involved in disinformation content remains determined. We are prepared to implement measures if and when necessary, ensuring responsible handling of sensitive information in our fact-checking endeavors.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Until now we didn't have any such case.
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Best Practices
In addition to the required standards listed above, the Code identifies the following as a best practice that is encouraged but not required to join the EFCSN.
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Additionally, our team has undergone thorough 'at-hock' pieces of training, both internally and in collaboration with other organizations, dealing with the aforementioned issues as well.
We take this matter seriously and remain dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for our staff members.
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Article 3.3: Honest corrections
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), operations must:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
As mentioned above, until now we didn't have any such case in our organization.
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Until now, there has not been any case regarding this.
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Best Practices:
In addition to the required standards listed above, the Code identifies the following as best practices that are encouraged but not required to join the EFCSN.
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 11/04/2024
Article 4.1: Organisational transparency
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), operations must:
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Needs more info
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Needs more info
Date: 09/04/2024
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 05/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Elira Canga (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 06/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Our mission statement, outlining our core objectives, can be found here: https://hibrid.info/rreth-hibrid-info.
Additionally, our adherence to ethical standards is detailed in our comprehensive Code of Ethics, which can be accessed here: https://hibrid.info/kodi-i-etikes/
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Meanwhile, we have published other relevant information, including our code of ethics, details about our board governance, methodology, financial information, and management, to ensure transparency and accountability, which you can find at the link: https://hibrid.info/ under the section hibrid.info.
Article 4.2: Financial transparency and conflicts of interest
In order to be recognised as a verified member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), organisations or parent organisations must:
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Should our organization make any unpaid significant commitments to other organizations in the future, this information will be made available on our website in the section dedicated to details: https://hibrid.info/rreth-hibrid-info/
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Erjon Tase (assessor)
Compliant
Date: 08/03/2024
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023
Best Practices
In addition to the required standards listed above, the Code identifies the following as a best practice that is encouraged but not required to join the EFCSN.
Applicant
Date: 09/11/2023