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.
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.
Ms Misako Ito, Adviser in Communication and Information, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, Bangkok, cited these challenges during the 14th AIBD General Conference held on 19 August 2015 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
In her message, Ms Ito acknowledged the long-standing collaboration between UNESCO and AIBD in various projects and called for greater partnership to meet these challenges.
She said achieving gender equality in media is necessary to ensure a more inclusive and equitable society. It can also support media pluralism and diversity of media content.
She requested AIBD to celebrate every second of November, a day UNESCO designated to emphasise efforts to deal with the culture of impunity that remains a key reason for the continued killings of journalists.
Members from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia endorsed the inclusion of greater gender equality and safety of journalists as part of the AIBD agenda, which the General Conference accepted and approved.
AIBD and UNESCO have worked on 15 broadcasting development projects in the region, ranging from training journalists to promoting best practices in broadcasting and the use of ICTs for strengthening citizen’s participation.
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.
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:
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.
UN-APCICT Expert Group Meeting on Social Media and Disaster Risk Management
AIBD participated in the Expert Group Meeting on Social Media and Disaster Risk Management which took place from 7 – 8 April 2015 in Incheon, South Korea. The workshop was organised by the Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (APCICT).
Announcement of Call of Entry for AIBD Awards 2015
AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2015. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.
Trends and Opportunities in Creative Content Production
More than sixty trainers, practitioners and managers of broadcast organisations from Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa are expected to participate in the 3rd International Conference on Broadcast Training in Kuala Lumpur from 5 - 6 February 2015.
A Call for Diverse Broadcast Programmes
YB Datuk Jailani Johari, Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Malaysia, has called on broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to offer new channels generated by the advent of digital terrestrial TV broadcasting with programmes that cater to the different needs of their audience who want variety.