![]() In a nutshell, solutions journalism is about hope and inspiration. As explained by British author and journalist Peter Pomerantsev at the LMF, during this time of prolific misinformation and fakes about COVID-19, solutions journalism can be a powerful counter against disinformation and widespread conspiracy theories, since COVID-19 has given journalists a chance to remind the public of the importance of their work. It has become an integral part of many international news agencies and media outlets such as the BBC ( World Hacks videos and the People Fixing the World podcast), the New York Times ( Fixes), and The Guardian ( The Upside). In recent years, this practice has proliferated due to specialized platforms such as the Solutions Story Tracker, which gathers stories from countries around the globe. Instead of pushing negative, shocking, and/or manipulative information to boost ratings, solutions journalism emphasises balance, offers more context, and provides possible avenues of resolution and examples of the problem being covered. ![]() Solutions journalism is a relatively new concept that is also referred to as "constructive" journalism. ![]() This is, basically, what solutions journalism is meant for. Journalists have had to not only adapt to the situation but seek ways to prevent panic and respond to the public's need for information in a constructive manner. However, simple reporting and informing has proven insufficient to counter fears and uncertainty in society. Given the rapid developments of the pandemic in different places, people have had to follow the news to be aware of new regulations, new threats, and the scale of the problem locally. In the world that has been suddenly shaken by the coronavirus crisis, information has become a basic need.
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