On December 15, 2011, the Professional Debate on “Developing the Public Service Broadcasting in the Arab Region” was held in Tunis during the 31st ordinary session of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) General Assembly.
On December 15, 2011, the Professional Debate on “Developing the Public Service Broadcasting in the Arab Region” was held in Tunis during the 31st ordinary session of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) General Assembly.
The ASBU has chosen to organize the debate during the General Assembly given the fact that the Arab broadcasting landscape has been going through profound changes in the development of communication technologies and the unprecedented political, social and economic strife in some Arab countries.
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Professional Debate on Developing the PSB in the Arab Region
Panelists of the debate included university professors, experts as well as Arab broadcasters and representatives from international broadcasting organizations. They discussed legal and regulatory issues, as well as ways and means to finance the Arab public broadcasting sector.
The 31st ordinary session of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) General Assembly was held from December 14-16, 2011 in Tunis, Tunisia. This year’s ASBU General Assembly was held at the ASBU Secretariat in Tunis. More than 130 delegates from ASBU member states and international observers including EBU, DW, CFI, ABU and AIBD took part in the 3-day meeting. AIBD Director Yang Binyuan attended the General Assembly as an observer.
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3rd ABU/AIBD/ASBU Media Partnership Committee Meeting
On 16 December, 2011, the 3rd meeting of the ABU/ASBU/AIBD Media Partnership Committee was held. Chaired by ASBU President Mohamed Hatem Suliman, the meeting was attended by ASBU Director-General Slaheddine Maaoui, AIBD Director Yang Binyuan and ABU Secretary-General Javad Mottaghi, along with 21 delegates from ASBU member states and AIBD members.
The topics discussed during the meeting included ASBU Participation in the Asia Media Summit 2011/2012, World Television Award in 2011/2012, Joint Training Activities between ABU/ ASBU/ AIBD in 2011/2012 etc.
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AIBD Director and Representatives from Voice of Vietnam at the meeting
Presentation of AIBD/Mediahub
On December 16, 2011, together with AIBD’s joint venture partner, the Global Media Center for Development (GMCD), AIBD/GMCD presented the Mediahub Market to be held at the Asia Media Summit 2012 and invited ASBU members to take part.
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AIBD Director Yang Binyuan with GMCD General Manager Dimitri Mendjisky
Professional Debate on Developing the Public Service Broadcasting in the Arab Region
On December 15, 2011, the Professional Debate on “Developing the Public Service Broadcasting in the Arab Region” was held in Tunis during the 31st ordinary session of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) General Assembly.
PMPC 2011
The Pacific Media Partnership meeting today adopted a key declaration calling on the governments, international organisations and all stakeholders to assist and empower the broadcasters in the Pacific region to help them carry out their mandate of providing information, education and entertainment through their services to audiences. This is deemed as an important step in the development and sustenance of the broadcasting industry in the region.
31st International URTI Grand Prix Call for Programmes
The 31st International URTI Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary is open to all the public and private television organisations. It is an annual competition destined to reward – in the exclusive field of the author’s documentary – the television productions corresponding the better to the goals pursued by URTI.
French Government / AIBD – Regional Workshop on Short TV Programmes – Part 3
"Short TV Programmes – Part 3" was the third of four regional workshops of the third year training programmes dedicated to TV content, formats and visual dynamics supported by the French Government and AIBD.
French Government / AIBD – Regional Workshop on Short TV Programmes – Part 3
"Short TV Programmes – Part 3" was the third of four
AIBD Questionnaire on Developmental Needs of Members
AIBD is pleased to introduce its annual online AIBD Questionnaire on Developmental Needs of Members. This survey allows members to offer suggestions and details as to future workshops and seminars to be conducted through AIBD.
VOV President Visits AIBD
AIBD was honored to receive Mr Nguyen Dang Tien, President of Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and his delegation on December 9, 2011. AIBD was prioritized as one of the short-listed destinations, by the President of VOV in his first trip overseas.
International Metropolitan Broadcast Media Cooperation Forum held in Beijing
The International Metropolitan Broadcast Media Cooperation Forum, organized by China Radio International (CRI) was held in Beijing on December 2nd, 2011, followed by the grand gathering on December 3rd marking CRI’s 70th anniversary. AIBD Director Yang Binyuan was invited to speak at the inaugural session of the Forum.
Leading Sri Lanka Broadcaster Passes Away
AIBD extends its deepest condolences to the Board of Directors, the Staff of Maharaja Group (MTV) and the members of the family on the sudden passing away of Mr Mano Wikramanayake, Group Director, Electronic Media Business of the Maharaja Group (MTV) in Sri Lanka.
AMS Events
In conjunction with the Asia Media Summit 2012, AIBD and its partners will be organising the following events in Bangkok, Thailand.