AIBD Extends India’s Presidency
Source : Indian Express
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India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year.
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- Decided by the AIBD member countries at the two day General Conference of the Institute held in New Delhi.
Photo by Sam McGhee on Unsplash - All the participating countries and member broadcasters pledged to work together for a sustainable broadcasting environment, latest technology know-how, finest content creation, various co-operative activities.
- The 47th AIBD Annual Gathering / 20th AIBD General Conference and Associated Meetings witnessed a range of discussions, presentations and idea exchange sessions especially focusing on the topic of Building a Stronger Future of Broadcasting in post pandemic era.
- A five year plan for co-operative activities and exchange programmes was also finalised.
Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
- AIBD established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development.
- The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
- The AIBD currently has 26 countries as full members represented by 43 organizations, and 52 affiliate members.
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