The 14th Asia Media Summit (AMS), opened in Qingdao, China on the 6thof June, ended on the 8th of June. With the theme ‘Media on the Frontline of Global Development’, the Summit focused on the many important roles media play in promoting sustainable development besides presenting dialogues and debates on a series of hot topics. Most importantly the AMS passed the Qingdao Declaration on Media and the World’s Sustainable Development. Delegates to the Summit hailed it as a new starting point for efforts in promoting the world’s sustainable development, and further enhancing ties between media organisations in the Asia-Pacific region and those of the world.
China’s Vice Premier Madame Liu Yandong delivered the keynote address in the Inaugural Session, attended by more than 450 delegates including government leaders, executives and experts from media organisations in Asia-Pacific and the world. The summit also provided the platform for UN and UNESCO officials to deliver special messages from Deputy Secretary-General of UN Madame Amina J. Mohammed and Director-General of UNESCO Madame Irina Bokova.
The 14th Asia Media Summit (AMS), opened in Qingdao, China on the 6thof June, ended on the 8th of June. With the theme ‘Media on the Frontline of Global Development’, the Summit focused on the many important roles media play in promoting sustainable development besides presenting dialogues and debates on a series of hot topics. Most importantly the AMS passed the Qingdao Declaration on Media and the World’s Sustainable Development. Delegates to the Summit hailed it as a new starting point for efforts in promoting the world’s sustainable development, and further enhancing ties between media organisations in the Asia-Pacific region and those of the world.
China’s Vice Premier Madame Liu Yandong delivered the keynote address in the Inaugural Session, attended by more than 450 delegates including government leaders, executives and experts from media organisations in Asia-Pacific and the world. The summit also provided the platform for UN and UNESCO officials to deliver special messages from Deputy Secretary-General of UN Madame Amina J. Mohammed and Director-General of UNESCO Madame Irina Bokova.
The AMS 2017 also saw speeches from President of AIBD General Conference, Dr Abdolali Ali-Askari, who is also President of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and Vice Minister Tong Gang of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China.
Governor of Shandong Provincial People’s Government, Mr Gong Zheng also gave his welcoming remarks.
The finale of AMS 2017 was the Qingdao Declaration on Media and the World’s Sustainable Development passed by AMS delegates from more than 40 countries and regions. The Declaration mentions the pressing challenges facing our world, among them, poverty, conflict, socio-economic inequality, environmental degradation and climate change that begs for urgent and concerted action. This important document also strongly recommends that media, governments, UN Agencies and international non-profit organisations work in a concerted manner to promote development and progress of the world, and to shoulder responsibilities of sustainable development together.
The Declaration is a manifestation of the joint commitment and resolution of media of the Asia-Pacific to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and promote flourishing of media and sustainable development of the world. It most importantly stresses media’s role to ensure messages of sustainable development are heard and heeded in the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. It calls to optimise media resources, including the use of new media and social media, in acknowledging the importance of promoting a more sustainable future, and to work towards supporting the SDGs and publishing the outcomes of SDGs-based activities and programmes carried out by the relevant authorities, businesses and civil society.
The Summit was preceded by six pre-Summit workshops focusing on topics like Constructive Journalism, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality, Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting, A Sound Future – Creating Engaging Content on all Platforms, Using Drones for Production, and Radio and Television Broadcasting, attended by about 130 participants from Asia-Pacific.
Among the highlights of the AMS was the World Television Awards 2017. Papua New Guinea’s Marcos Venditti from Emtek Multimedia bagged the award in the Humanity category with his winning entry Driving the Change.
EBS – Korea won in the Science and Environment Category for the Best TV Programme on Sustainable Energy for All. Director Chan Seok Heo’s winning entry was Earth, Our Only Planet – Rediscovery of Poo.
The Closing Ceremony saw the official declaration of host for the Asia Media Summit 2018 – Prasar Bharati of India. CEO of Prasar Bharati Mr Rajeev Singh gave an acceptance speech and presentation inviting all delegates to New Delhi, India for the AMS 2018 .
Press Release
The 14th Asia Media Summit (AMS), opened in Qingdao, China on the 6thof June, ended on the 8th of June. With the theme ‘Media on the Frontline of Global Development’, the Summit focused on the many important roles media play in promoting sustainable development besides presenting dialogues and debates on a series of hot topics. Most importantly the AMS passed the Qingdao Declaration on Media and the World’s Sustainable Development. Delegates to the Summit hailed it as a new starting point for efforts in promoting the world’s sustainable development, and further enhancing ties between media organisations in the Asia-Pacific region and those of the world.
China’s Vice Premier Madame Liu Yandong delivered the keynote address in the Inaugural Session, attended by more than 450 delegates including government leaders, executives and experts from media organisations in Asia-Pacific and the world. The summit also provided the platform for UN and UNESCO officials to deliver special messages from Deputy Secretary-General of UN Madame Amina J. Mohammed and Director-General of UNESCO Madame Irina Bokova.
Golden Ribbon Awarding
On the first anniversary of the establishment of the "Belt and Road Media Community", the "Golder Ribbon" Awarding of Excellent TV Programs will be launched. The Awarding is hosted by China International Television Corporation (CITVC) andorganized by China Radio, Film and Television Programs Exchanging Center (CHNPEC)
2017 Belt and Road Media Community Summit
Belt and Road Media Summit was founded in August 2016. By far, 62 media institutions across 38 countries and regions have been committed to overall cooperation in terms of simultataneous broadcasting, international co-production, training and other sectors
AIBD welcomes delegates to AMS 2017 in Qingdao
AIBD welcomes delegates to AMS 2017 in Qingdao. Kindly look for this sign board for the host in Qingdao to facilitate airport transfer to respective designated hotels provided that you have given AIBD your detailed itinerary.
Confirmed Speakers for AMS 2017
AIBD is pleased to confirm the following speakers for the Asia Media Summit to be held in Qingdao, China from 6 - 8 June 2017, and urge you to register online by 10th May 2017.
1. Speakers Confirmed
- Ms Jiang Hua, Director, News and Media Division, Department of Public Information, United Nations
- Dr Marielza Oliveira, Director and UNESCO Representative to the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea
- Mr Shantha Retnasingam, Chief, Section for Mobilizing Resources from Multilateral and Private Partners, Bureau of strategic Planning, UNESCO
- Ms Valerie Cliff, UNDP Asia-Pacific Deputy Regional Director and Director of the Bangkok Regional Hub
- Hon. Mr Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, Minister of Information, Bangladesh
- H.E. Dr Pe Myint, Union Minister for Information, Ministry of Information, Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- Hon. Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar, Secretary, Presidential Communications Operations Office, Philippines
- H.E. Afamasaga Lepuiai Rico Tupai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Indepenent State of Samoa
- Hon. Abdullahi Majeed, Minister of State for Environment and Energy, Maldives
- Hon. Ybhg. Dato’ Sri Dr Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia, Malaysia
- Hon. Dato’ Seri Dr Chen Chaw Min, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
- Dr. Javad Mottaghi, Secretary-General, ABU
And many more..
2. Deadline for Registration for AMS
The deadline for AMS 2017 online registration is 10th May 2017. If you have not done this, please register online as soon as possible at the link here. Kindly note that Chinese Visa application may take at least 3 weeks.
Kind and Urgent Reminder AMS 2017
1. AMS Dates and Venue
AIBD is pleased to announce that the official dates and venue of Asia Media Summit 2017 will be June 6 - 8 at China Hall, Valley Wing Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao, China. Several Pre-summit workshops will be held 4-5 June also at Shangri-La Hotel. There will be a designated alternative hotel for accommodation - Fuxin Hotel.
2. Deadline for Registration for AMS
New Director General at NIMC
Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Hossain was recently appointed as the new Director General of the National Institute of Mass Communication & Chief Executive, Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute.
Amsterdam to Host Radiodays Europe 2017
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Media cooperation exchange programme
The Media cooperation exchange programme was held in Beijing, China from 23 to 28 August 2016. The programme was designed for the technical and programme staff of Radio and Television stations from AIBD member countries. The exchange programme was supported by Beijing International Radio, TV, Film equipment exhibition (BIRTV).
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