Dr. Rumena Filipova

2022 IVLP Impact Award Project: Disinformation in BulgariaBulgaria

Headshot Rumena FilipovaDr. Rumena Filipova is chairperson and co-founder of the Institute for Global Analytics. Dr. Filipova received a doctor of Philosophy and masters of Philosophy in International Relations from the University of Oxford and a bachelor of arts in Politics, Psychology and Sociology from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Filipova has worked extensively in the think-tank sector, having held research fellowships at the Center for the Study of Democracy in Bulgaria, the Carnegie Moscow Center, the Polish Institute of International Affairs, the Centre for Liberal Strategies, Chatham House and the Cambridge Central Asia Forum.

Her current research focuses on the politics and international relations of Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular reference to questions of identity, constructivist international relations theory, media and disinformation. Her new book is entitled "Constructing the Limits of Europe: Identity and Foreign Policy in Poland, Bulgaria, and Russia since 1989." 
IVLP Impact Award Project: Disinformation in Bulgaria
The project  empowered Bulgarian journalism students and media professionals to combat state-sponsored disinformation. A 10-page briefing paper showcased Bulgarian journalistic portrayal of foreign investments across news outlets and social media pages. Capacity-building events included a lecture and workshop at the Faculty of Journalism, Sofia University with cutting-edge insights on investigative journalism. A webinar discussion geared to Bulgarian journalists and media experts encouraged cross-national comparisons. A five-minute video was produced containing key insights from the project, and was distributed to reach a wider Bulgarian audience, along with a podcast series.
Podcast: Listen here
Video on Disinformation in Bulgaria: Watch here

 

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Rumena participated in the IVLP Project Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation II in 2021, organized by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global, in partnership with Global Minnesota, Columbia Council for Internationals, Global Ties Alabama and World Partnerships, Inc.

Her exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "The IVLP provided cutting-edge insights from leading American media specialists and facilitated discussions among emerging leaders from across the world. A pivotal conclusion points to the need for a multidimensional and global response to the challenges posed by propaganda and disinformation. "

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Huntsville, AL; Washington, DC; Tampa; FL; Minneapolis, MN; Columbia, SC

Country: Bulgaria

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