Visegrad Grant Initiative
on Tackling Disinformation
The PRINCEPS Risk Intelligence Institute is collaborating with Adapt Institute, Klub Jagielloński, and the Centre for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Democracy – CEID on the project “The Disinformation Game: Can You Spot and Unravel Online Deception?” funded by the International Visegrad Fund.
Project description
The project addresses the growing threat of online disinformation by developing an interactive, scenario-based educational game specifically tailored for audiences in the Visegrad region. Its objective is to enhance critical thinking and media literacy skills, particularly among students and young professionals, by allowing participants to actively engage with realistic examples of online manipulation. The game demonstrates authentic disinformation tactics, equipping users with practical tools to identify, analyse, and respond effectively to misinformation.
Traditional media literacy resources available in Central Europe often rely on passive learning materials or limited-access workshops. This initiative bridges existing gaps by embedding innovative risk intelligence approaches into an engaging online game, available in Czech, Slovak, Polish, Hungarian, and English. It will be complemented by comparative research across the Visegrad countries, thorough user testing, and targeted public workshops designed to maximise the learning impact.
Through this initiative, we seek to foster resilience against disinformation across Central Europe, empowering individuals to critically engage with digital content and strengthen democratic participation.
Collaborators
PRINCEPS Risk Intelligence Institute (PRII)
PRII serves as the lead coordinator of the project, drawing on its expertise in risk intelligence, disinformation, and geopolitical analysis in Central and Eastern Europe to oversee project management, educational game design, and the development of the research methodology.
Adapt Institute contributes essential expertise in security policy, hybrid threats, and disinformation analysis through its Infosecurity.sk platform. They are responsible for Slovak-language localization, translation, and outreach efforts, ensuring the project addresses Slovakia-specific challenges effectively.
Klub Jagielloński, recognized as a prominent Polish think tank and public engagement hub, coordinates policy-focused research activities within Poland. With substantial experience in analytical and advocacy projects, they ensure the game resonates with Polish audiences and aligns with local policymaking and civic education needs.
Centre for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Democracy (CEID)
CEID leads the analysis of regional security implications and manages the Hungarian localisation and dissemination. Leveraging its extensive background in Euro-Atlantic affairs and regional cooperation, CEID ensures the game effectively addresses Hungary-specific disinformation issues, promoting enhanced public awareness and engagement.
Project Funding
This project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The Fund promotes regional cooperation in Central Europe by supporting projects in the areas of education, innovation, democratic development, and cross-border collaboration. Its mission is to advance sustainable regional cooperation and foster the values of an open society and democratic engagement through joint initiatives that strengthen regional resilience.