16 journalists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka attended the five day workshop on “Training of Journalists on Legal awareness in an Era of Media Convergence” from 23 to 27 September 2012 in Male, Maldives, hosted by Maldives Broadcasting Commission.
16 journalists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka attended the five day workshop on “Training of Journalists on Legal awareness in an Era of Media Convergence” from 23 to 27 September 2012 in Male, Maldives, hosted by Maldives Broadcasting Commission.
Ms Noora Ali, Secretary General of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission extended a warm welcome to the participants at the opening of the workshop.
AIBD together with the funding support of IPDC – UNESCO organized this project in order to provide for young journalists with an understanding of their rights and responsibilities, and the practical skills to anticipate and respond to legal challenges in the course of their work.
Overall, this was an active and engaged group where often the questions and comments went beyond what were strictly legal issues to journalism practice and ethics. The case studies from the participating countries ranged from restrictions on reporting on protests and civil conflicts, to access to courtrooms, official information and threats of defamation to contempt of court actions generated lively discussions.
The consultant was Dr David H Mould, Professor Emeritus of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University (U.S.A.)
Mr Mohamed Shahyb, Vice President, Maldives Broadcasting Commission in his concluding remarks said that together with his fellow commissioners, Maldives Broadcasting Commission was pleased to host and “meet all who have traveled to Maldives from different corners in our diverse region, moved by a common purpose to share views and experience on a common platform, views on how media journalism are evolving in our region. We the journalists have to work together professionally, and focus on practicing responsible journalism and avoid provocation and learn to adapt to the situation at hand.”
Mr Badru Naseer, the first President of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission who has been instrumental in getting the regulatory process together in Maldives was the guest of honour who presented the certificates at the closing ceremony.
Training of Journalists on Legal Awareness in an Era of Media Convergence concludes in Maldives
16 journalists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka attended the five day workshop on “Training of Journalists on Legal awareness in an Era of Media Convergence” from 23 to 27 September 2012 in Male, Maldives, hosted by Maldives Broadcasting Commission.
AIBD / AIR-STIT In-country Workshop on Training of Trainers in New Delhi, India
How do you design a training course on transmitter maintenance? An engaging group activity on digital modulation or parabolic antenna satellite tracking? And how do you make sure your trainees gain the knowledge and skills they need to apply on the job?
PMPC 2012
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 was held on 20 September in Samoa with the theme “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world took part in the one-day conference.
Making a Difference in the Pacific
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 was held on 20 September in Samoa with the theme “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world took part in the one-day conference.
IPPTAR/AIBD/SKUM Regional Workshop on Convergent Journalism
The Institut Penyiaran dan Penerangan Tun Abdul Razak (IPPTAR), along with AIBD and UNESCO Malaysia (SKUM), completed the Regional Workshop on Convergent Journalism in Kuala Lumpur on 10-14 September 2012.
For a Greener, Ozone-Friendly World
A first-of-its-kind workshop, which it is hoped will serve as a pilot to be replicated in other countries, was held on Understanding Links Between Ozone Depletion and Climate Change. Organized jointly by HUM TV, AIBD, UNEP, CBA and Ministry of Climate Change, government of Pakistan, the workshop was held on September 6 and 7, as a timely precursor to World Ozone Day which is celebrated on September 16.
PMPC Opens in Samoa
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 opens in Apia, Samoa on 20 September. The theme for PMPC 2012 is “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. Four pre-conference workshops are held from 17 – 19 September. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world take part in the annual conference.
Salutation to Ramli
A salutation to Ramli as he retires after 27 years of service at AIBD. It was a different kind of get together on the morning of September 11, 2012. This was the last day of Ramli bin mat Junin’s official duties at AIBD - the day he retires from AIBD. It was also the day of his Birthday.
Last call for entries: International URTI Radio Grand Prix
The deadline for entering your best LOVE stories for the 24th International URTI Radio Grand Prix is Sunday 16 September 2012.
Re-certification audit for AIBD
In 2012, AIBD is to be re-certified for ISO 9001:2008 and ISAS BCP 9001:2010 to confirm the Institute’s competency and credibility in effectively pursuing initiatives in media management systems to achieve its policy objectives. The re-certification audit was carried out at AIBD on 27 to 28 August 2012.