Episode 48: Conversation with Peter Bodnar, Dada Lyndell, Karina Shedrofsky, Claudia Manili
Aug 24, 2022
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Journalists from Texty.ua, The Insider, and OCCRP discuss covering the Russia-Ukraine conflict with data. ACAPS.org explains humanitarian data collection. Topics include challenges in verifying sources, global data collaboration, and creating data sets for crisis coverage.
Journalists face challenges in data collection amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for reliable sources and understanding data processes.
Data journalists like Peter Bodnar and Dada Lyndell adapt to conflict by utilizing satellite imagery, producing explanatory videos, and prioritizing data verification.
Deep dives
Data Collection Challenges in Reporting the Conflict
Collecting accurate and reliable data amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict is crucial for journalists facing challenges in documenting the atrocities inside Ukraine. The need for journalists to locate trustworthy data sources, understand data collection methods, and apply the data to daily reporting has never been more critical. As the conflict continues, journalists are grappling with the complexities of data gathering and verification. Data journalists like Peter Bodnar and Data Windl from Textie.ua and The Insider respectively, alongside other experts, provide insights into their experiences and the measures taken to ensure physical and digital security amid the intensifying conflict.
Journalists' Reactions and Coverage Strategies Amid Conflict Intensification
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated, data journalists like Peter Bodnar and others shared their reactions and coverage strategies. Peter Bodnar, having covered the conflict for years, anticipated the intensification and started tracking Russian military activity in preparation. With the conflict unfolding unexpectedly, journalists like Peter adapted by shifting critical digital infrastructure remotely, ensuring data protection, and planning team evacuations. Amid the chaos, they continued to produce explanatory articles, track disinformation, and focus on uncovering critical military information.
Innovative Data Journalism Projects Amid Conflict Realities
Data journalists like Peter Bodnar utilized satellite imagery to track military bases, analyze weaponry movements, and monitor changes in territories. The war videos chronology project was introduced post-war outbreak to collect and categorize war-related videos for public access. The projects exemplify the importance of data classification, storage, and analysis in conveying critical information to the public. Dada and her team at The Insider adapted to the conflict by producing explanatory videos to counter misinformation, disseminating news through YouTube channels, and applying data collection methods previously deemed ethically challenging.
Addressing Data Challenges and Humanitarian Impact in Conflict Reporting
ClouDia from ACAPS emphasizes the importance of triangulating data sources and verifying information to ensure accuracy and reliability in data-driven reporting. In the context of humanitarian crises, like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, understanding civilian infrastructure damages, monitoring humanitarian access events, and assessing societal impacts are critical narrative elements often underreported. Collaborating across sectors to create comprehensive data sets, fostering competency in data journalism skills, and maintaining ethical standards are crucial for journalists reporting on complex conflicts like Russia-Ukraine.
This Conversations with Data episode explores how journalists from Texty.ua, The Insider and OCCRP cover the Russia-Ukraine War with data. We also examine how data collection processes work for the humanitarian sector with ACAPS.org and what this means for reporting on the conflict.
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