AIBD Director Mr. Yang Binyuan paid an official visit to Cambodia from 26 to 29 November 2013 to contribute for successful preparations of the 40th Annual Gathering / 13th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by the Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 13 to 15 August 2014.
AIBD Director Mr. Yang Binyuan paid an official visit to Cambodia from 26 to 29 November 2013 to contribute for successful preparations of the 40th Annual Gathering / 13th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by the Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 13 to 15 August 2014.
The visit was fruitful as it provided an opportunity for AIBD and broadcasting organizations in Cambodia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the future.
Courtesy Call to Minister of Information
On November 27, together with AIBD Programme Manager, Mr. Saqib Sheikh, AIBD team paid a courtesy call to Dr. Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information of Cambodia.
During the meeting, Dr. Khieu Kanharith pledged that since this will be the first time in history for Cambodia to host the AIBD General Conference, they would do its best to make the AIBD GC 2014 a resounding success. He said that the Ministry of Information will form different sub-committees to best organise the conference.
AIBD Director Mr. Yang Binyuan thanked Dr. Khieu Kanharith for their commitment to host the AIBD GC 2014 and pledged AIBD’s continued support to Cambodia in training and capacity building initiatives. Mr. Yang Binyuan also invited Dr. Khieu Kanharith to attend the Asia Media Summit 2014 to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
After the courtesy call, AIBD team held working group meeting with Mr. Has Sam Ath, Advisor to Ministry of Information and Deputy Director-General for Administration and Finance on the detailed planning of the AIBD GC 2014 and agreed to keep regular contact on the preparations.
Visit TVK and RNK
Also on November 27, AIBD team visited National Television of Cambodia (TVK) and Radio National of Cambodia (RNK).
At TVK headquarters, Mr. Yang Binyuan met with Mr. Kem Gunawadh, Director-General of TVK. Mr. Kem Gunawadh said that they will work closely with the Ministry of Information to better prepare in hosting the AIBD GC 2014 in Cambodia. He also gave his recommendations for the GC programme.
At RNK headquarters, Mr. Yang Binyuan met with the management team of RNK and discussed with them the planning of AIBD GC 2014 and cooperation in training and capacity building projects, in particular in areas such as digital archiving, broadcast management and technology.
GC Hotel Inspection
To inspect and finalise the hotel of the AIBD GC 2014 is on top of the agenda during AIBD team’s stay in Phnom Penh.
From November 27 to 28, AIBD team visited four hotels, namely, Intercontinental, Himawari, Cambodiana and Phnom Penh.
During the visit to each hotel, AIBD team met the hotel management, inspected the rooms, conference facilities and restaurants.
In consultation with the Ministry of Information, AIBD will choose an international hotel which is able to provide best professional services with a safe and sound environment.
Cambodia to Host GC 2014
AIBD Director Mr. Yang Binyuan paid an official visit to Cambodia from 26 to 29 November 2013 to contribute for successful preparations of the 40th Annual Gathering / 13th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by the Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 13 to 15 August 2014.
Connect Asia-Pacific: Smartly Digital
AIBD participated the Connect Asia-Pacific Summit 2013 jointly organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Thailand (MICT). The summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 18 November 2013.
IPPTAR/AIBD/CFI Regional Workshop on Entertainment TV Formats
The AIBD in collaboration with Tun Abdul Razak Institute of Broadcasting & Information (IPPTAR) organised a Regional Workshop on Entertainment TV Formats from 23 – 27 September 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The consultant was Mr. Stéphane Bouillaud supported by Canal France International (CFI).
In-country workshop on Training of Trainers in Bhutan
In response to a request by Bhutan Media and Communications Institute (BMCI) who joined as one of AIBD’s affiliate members in 2013, AIBD organised and collaborated with BMCI to implement the two week Training of Trainers workshop in Thimpu, Bhutan from 17-27 September 2013.
Global Forum on Media and Gender
UNESCO and partners including AIBD have opened registration for the Global Forum on Media and Gender (GFMG), which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 2 to 4 December 2013.
Winners for AIBD Awards 2013 Announced
AIBD is pleased to announce the final winners for the
AIBD Successfully Completes Yet Another Annual Surveillance Audit
The surveillance audit was successfully completed on 23 August 2013 at AIBD. The conclusion was that AIBD’s management system was in line with the requirements of the standard. The Institute has demonstrated the ability to maintain the system to systematically achieve the requirements for its services to AIBD’s members and partners within the scope of its policy and objectives during the period under review in 2012 and 2013.
International Conference on Broadcasting Development in Myanmar
As Myanmar transitions to democracy, the country is opening up more opportunities in many spheres of endeavor that will bring about dynamic changes in the country. The media industry welcomes this openness, tracking a new direction towards freedom and responsibility, and engaging more with its audiences.
GC 2013 Concludes in Myanmar
The 39th Annual Gathering / 12th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, hosted by Forever Group and Ministry of Information from 12 - 15 August 2013 in Yangon, Myanmar, have concluded with a resounding success.
Delivering Meaningful Outcomes
As AIBD addresses the new challenges and opportunities in the changing media landscape, more work will have to be done in order to deliver meaningful outcomes in building the human resource, technological and management capacity of broadcasters in Asia-Pacific.