UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, urges broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to tell sustainable development stories in the region, including successes and setbacks that can “ serve as a model for the way forward and in offering solutions for tomorrow.”
UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, urges broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to tell sustainable development stories in the region, including successes and setbacks that can “ serve as a model for the way forward and in offering solutions for tomorrow.”
Citing the critical role of media in development, he praised the relevance of the theme of the Asia Media Summit 2012 – Creating Impact: Media in Today’s Society, saying that “it is precisely in the field of development where important stories do not receive the attention they should, that the media can really make a difference.”
Ban Ki-moon sent a written message to the Summit, which was read at the Summit’s inaugural session on 29 May 2012. Last year, the UN Secretary General delivered a video message at the Summit held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Calls for promoting freedom of expression and free press, use of social media to share knowledge and transmit information, and enhanced media role in development were stressed in the video messages from Ms. Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Undersecretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNESCAP.
Mr. Poldej Pinprateep, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Thai Public Broadcasting Service Broadcast (Thai PBS), Thailand, delivered the Summit’s keynote address. Thai PBS hosts this year’s conference.
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, ASEAN Secretary General, also spoke at the inaugural session while Ms Mariyam Mizna Shareef, President of the AIBD General Conference and Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Department of Information, Maldives delivered the opening remarks.
In his message, Mr. Ban Ki-moon said that a freely functioning media is essential in world wide efforts to reduce poverty, advance social equity and pursue environmental protection.
“We must not forget that a free, vigorous and independent media is a cornerstone not just of democracy, but of a healthy and flourishing society, he said.
He thanked AIBD for its partnership with UN agencies and offices in promoting dialogue between Asia-Pacific and European media, to train journalists and to raise public awareness about the Millennium Development Goals.
Making a Difference in Development
UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, urges broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to tell sustainable development stories in the region, including successes and setbacks that can “ serve as a model for the way forward and in offering solutions for tomorrow.”
AMS 2012: Session 1 – Media, Development and Conflict: Can Media Make a Difference?
Day 1 - Tuesday, 29th May, 1015 - 1130
Media, Development and Conflict: Can Media Make a Difference?
Development remains elusive for the world’s poor. Food and water scarcity, inadequate educational and employment opportunities, and limited access to health services are some urgent challenges that confront many stakeholders of development. And so are peace ...
AMS Plenary Sessions Starts
The Asia Media Summit 2012 kicks off its plenary sessions today with a discussion on how media can make a difference in addressing development issues such as food and water scarcity, inadequate educational and employment opportunities, limited access to health, and peace and security.
Eight-Step Model of Change Leadership
Henrik Keith, former Editor-in-chief and Head of TV News, DR, Copenhagen, introduced the eight-step model of change leadership that guides news managers deal with the fast changing media landscape and help them move the newsroom forward towards a better future.
Effecting a Successful Change in the Newsroom
Henrik Keith, former Editor-in-chief and Head of TV News, DR, Copenhagen, urges heads of newsrooms to be both a manager and leader in effecting change so that they are able to move effectively from the current state of affairs to a new future, one where a clear vision and strategy is defined and where the news people are actively engaged to ensure success in implementing the change.
News Managers in the Modern Media Landscape
Faced with the challenges of converging content on various media platforms, incorporating social media in news stories, injecting a creative spark into the workroom and being able to give constructive and learning feedback to staff, news editors and managers need to become movers and shakers rather than reactors to change in the modern media landscape.
Pre-summit of Master Class
EBU collaborates with AIBD and China Central Television (CCTV) to present their Master Class, an internationally recognized primary training format, on May 27-28. The theme for this Master Class edition is "Leading Change in the Newsroom".
Thai PBS, AMS Host, Extends Warm Welcome to Delegates
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand, hosts this year’s Asia Media Summit of thought leaders, movers and shakers of the broadcast industry in Asia Pacific to be held in Bangkok from 29-30 May 2012.
AMS 2012 Gala Dinner and Excursion
A special Gala Dinner and Cultural Show will be held for all delegates on 29 May 2012 following the completion of the first day of the AMS 2012. The dinner will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Centara Grand’s ballroom.