Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 1600 – 1730
Parallel Session 1: 2003 Bangkok Declaration: What Next?
In May 2003, the 1st Conference of Ministers of Information and Broadcasting from Asia-Pacific was held in Bangkok to identify how public service broadcasting in the region could respond to the changing media environment. It served as a thematic debate and regional preparatory meeting for the World Summit on Information Society held in Geneva in 2003. The conference produced the 2003 Bangkok Declaration that offered recommendations to address challenges of media globalization, cultural diversity, viability of public service broadcasting, information divide and human resource development.
Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 1600 – 1730
Parallel Session 1: 2003 Bangkok Declaration: What Next?
In May 2003, the 1st Conference of Ministers of Information and Broadcasting from Asia-Pacific was held in Bangkok to identify how public service broadcasting in the region could respond to the changing media environment. It served as a thematic debate and regional preparatory meeting for the World Summit on Information Society held in Geneva in 2003. The conference produced the 2003 Bangkok Declaration that offered recommendations to address challenges of media globalization, cultural diversity, viability of public service broadcasting, information divide and human resource development. Have broadcasters fulfilled their mandate under the Bangkok Declaration? Where are the gaps and opportunities? What new roles, new approaches and new partners can we pursue to move the Bangkok Declaration forward?
Chairperson |
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Mr Jose Maria G. Carlos Media Consultant, Philippines
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Mr Thepchai Yong Managing Director, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand |
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Mr Yang Binyuan Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) |
Speakers |
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Mr Hervé Michel Director of International Affairs, France Televisions, France |
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Mr Anothai Udomsilp Director of Academic Institute of Public Media, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand
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Dr Eun-Ju Kim Regional Director, ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Thailand |
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Mrs Soondaree Devi Soborun Deputy Director General, Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Mauritius |
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Mr Abubakar Bobboyi Jijiwa, MFR Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Nigeria |
AMS 2012: Parallel Session 1 – 2003 Bangkok Declaration: What Next?
Day 1 - Tuesday, 29th May, 1600 - 1730
Parallel Session 1: 2003 Bangkok Declaration: What Next?
In May 2003, the 1st Conference of Ministers of Information and Broadcasting from Asia-Pacific was held in Bangkok to identify how public service broadcasting in the region could respond to the changing media environment. It served as a thematic debate and regional preparatory meeting for the World Summit on Information Society held in Geneva in 2003. The conference produced the 2003 Bangkok Declaration that offered recommendations to address challenges of media globalization, cultural diversity, viability of public service broadcasting, information divide and human resource development.
Building Trust for Impact
For media organizations to create impact in today’s society, they must build and strengthen public trust, and prove beyond any doubt that they have public interest in their heart.
AMS 2012: Session 2 – Building a Media-literate Public
Day 1 - Tuesday, 29th May, 1130 - 1230
Building a Media-literate Public
Enhancing media’s role in development demands building a media literate public that will effectively comprehend and utilize media content and engage media to promote professionalism and good ethics. A media literate public can contribute to greater civil society participation in development ...
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.