China and Iran have accepted to host two important AIBD activities taking place in 2016 and 2017.
The State Administration of Press, Publications, Radio, Film and TV, China (SAPPRFT) has tentatively decided to host the Asia Media Summit in 2017, likely to be held outside Beijing.
However, it will need final approval from China’s central government before preparations for the Summit can begin.
This will be the third time China will host the AMS, the first happened in Macau and the second in Beijing in 2010.
China and Iran have accepted to host two important AIBD activities taking place in 2016 and 2017.
The State Administration of Press, Publications, Radio, Film and TV, China (SAPPRFT) has tentatively decided to host the Asia Media Summit in 2017, likely to be held outside Beijing.
However, it will need final approval from China’s central government before preparations for the Summit can begin.
This will be the third time China will host the AMS, the first happened in Macau and the second in Beijing in 2010.
Ms Yan Ni, Director of the Asian, African and Latin-American Division of the International Cooperation Department, of SAPPRFT made the announcement at the 41st Annual Gathering/14th AIBD General Conference and Associated Meetings held in Chiang Mai Thailand on 19 August 2015.
She said China acknowledges the importance of the AMS as a platform that can enhance intra-regional dialogue on media and facilitate cooperation and collaboration with AIBD as well as with the broadcast industry.
“China is seeing profound changes in the media industry and it needs to be open in learning from each other and pursuing projects mutually beneficial”, she said.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has accepted the offer to host the next General Conference in Tehran in 2016.
At the General Conference, Dr. Abbas Naseri Taheri, Advisor to IRIB President and Director General of International Affairs, told delegates that hosting the next AIBD General Conference is timely as IRIB’s internationalisation policy has gained more momentum.
“IRIB supports AIBD’s strategic plan to build a vibrant broadcast industry. It is committed to expand collaboration with the Institute”, he said.
He invited delegates to come to Iran for the General Conference and take delight in one of the most ancient civilisations on earth.
China and Iran Host 2 Key AIBD Events
China and Iran have accepted to host two important AIBD activities taking place in 2016 and 2017.
The State Administration of Press, Publications, Radio, Film and TV, China (SAPPRFT) has tentatively decided to host the Asia Media Summit in 2017, likely to be held outside Beijing.
However, it will need final approval from China’s central government before preparations for the Summit can begin.
This will be the third time China will host the AMS, the first happened in Macau and the second in Beijing in 2010.
AIBD Supports More Women Participation in Media
UNESCO has urged broadcasters to put more focus on allowing greater women participation in media and on ensuring the safety of working journalists in Asia-Pacific.
A 2015 study by UNESCO, International Federation of Journalists and UN Woman shows that only 28% of women belong to the media workforce and much less at the decision-making level in the region.
On safety of journalists, UNESCO data indicates that a working journalist is killed every week and 90% of the crime is left unpunished.
AIBD’s Annual Performance Report
AIBD has successfully implemented its programme activities and initiatives during the last 12 months, notably the Asia Media Summit 2015 in Kuala Lumpur and the 27 training activities benefitting close to 700 broadcasters from 46 countries and regions in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
It has also pursued close collaboration with governments, international, regional and national broadcasting organisations, among them, the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting Information Institute of Malaysia (IPPTAR), Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, ITU, ABU, EBU, CCTV and FES.
Catching Up with Trends and Changes in the Broadcast Landscape
Broadcast organisations need to catch up with trends in the fast-changing media landscape to be able to better serve its modern audiences, particularly young consumers of old and new media.
They must also pay special attention to their corporate social responsibility in educating their audiences, and promoting media ethics and media literacy in today’s digital world.
Beefing up AIBD Marketing Efforts
The AIBD Strategic Plan Team (SPT) wants institutions in Asia and beyond to know more about the Institute’s programmes and achievements as part of efforts to recruit new members and better serve its current members.
AIBD currently has 34 full members and 66 affiliate member organisations, representing 48 countries and regions.
The SPT has endorsed the Secretariat’s efforts, among others, to beef up dissemination of the AMS proceedings and achievements to its members and partners.
Dart’s 2015 Ochberg Fellowship
The Dart Centre Asia-Pacific is providing two expense-paid fellowships to Australian and regional mid-career journalists who want to develop knowledge Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma of emotional trauma to improve coverage of violence and disaster.
Fellowships are open to media professionals from all modes of reporting with at least five years of journalism experience.
The Asia Pacific Fellows will join ten or more European, American and Latin American journalists at an intensive week-long program of seminars and discussions held at Columbia University in New York City.
ABU/AIBD 3rd REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON OTT and IBB HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES FOR BROADCASTERS
AIBD Award Entries to be showcased at General Conference 2015
AIBD will organise a Highlighting of Selected AIBD Award Entries during the 41st Annual Gathering / 14th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Award winning entries and runner-ups in each category will be played during this special session, in recognition of their achievement and the high quality of the programmes. The session will take place from 1400 – 1600 on 18 August 2015 and is open to all delegates of the General Conference.
AIBD TV Award 2015 for the best TV programme on Encouraging Youth Empowerment:
Successful activity on Children’s TV Programme at BTV
Seventeen participants from Bangladesh Television (BTV) participated in the In-coutry workshop on ‘Children’s TV Programme’ which took place from 8 to 12 June 2015 at BTV office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Winners for AIBD Awards 2015 Announced
AIBD is pleased to announce the final winners for the AIBD TV and Radio Awards 2015. The judging session took place on 10 July 2015 at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur. The winners will be awarded at the 41st Annual Gathering / 14th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings to be held from 18 to 20 August 2015 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
