On 20 October 2025, the “Digital Detectives” project launched a two-day training in Uzbekistan designed to prepare participants to become trainers themselves, enabling them to conduct similar workshops for journalists and fact-checkers across the country. The training aimed to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills to enhance professional growth and strengthen the fact-checking ecosystem.
During the opening day, participants explored strategies to maximize networking opportunities and learned how the training serves as a platform for professional development. They acquired skills in writing fact-based articles, conducting effective training sessions, and applying tools and concepts essential for fact-checking, including promise tracking, fake news detection, and the Wayback Machine for verifying online content.
Participants also discussed challenges that fact-checkers face, such as journalists retracting stories due to difficulties in sourcing evidence or external pressures. They examined the role of storytelling in training, emphasizing how personal experiences can inspire and educate others, and identified priority topics of interest and importance for fact-checkers in Uzbekistan.
The “Digital Detectives” project aims to empower journalists, trainers, and media professionals to identify and counter disinformation, contributing to a more informed, resilient, and responsible media landscape throughout the country. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the Modern Journalism Development Centre, the initiative supports the development of fact-checking expertise and promotes the exchange of best practices among media professionals nationwide.
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