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India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year.
Key Takeaway
- The decision was taken at the two-day General Conference of the AIBD held in New Delhi.
Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development
- About:
- AIDB is a regional inter-governmental organisation serving countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development.
- It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.
- Its secretariat is situated in Kuala Lumpur and is hosted by the Government of Malaysia.
- Objective:
- The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
- Founding Members:
- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
- The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) are founding organisations of the Institute, and they are non-voting members of the General Conference.
- Full membership:
- Broadcasters from 26 countries in the Asia Pacific region including India are full members of the organisation.
- India and AIBD:
- India was elected as President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) in 2018 for the duration of two years.
The 47th AIBD Annual Gathering:
- The 47th AIBD Annual Gathering/20th AIBD General Conference and Associated Meetings were held in New Delhi.
- It witnessed a range of discussions, presentations and idea exchange sessions mainly focusing on the topic of “Building a Stronger Future of Broadcasting in the post-pandemic era”.
- A five-year plan for co-operative activities and exchange programmes was also finalised.
- All the participating countries and member broadcasters pledged to work together for a sustainable broadcasting environment, the latest technology know-how, and the finest content.
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Content Source: The Hindu