The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 opens in Apia, Samoa on 20 September. The theme for PMPC 2012 is “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. Four pre-conference workshops are held from 17 – 19 September. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world take part in the annual conference.
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 opens in Apia, Samoa on 20 September. The theme for PMPC 2012 is “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. Four pre-conference workshops are held from 17 – 19 September. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world take part in the annual conference.
There are three pre-conference workshops that AIBD organizes together with Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) from 17-19 September, which include AIBD / PACMAS / WHO Regional Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases; AIBD / PACMAS Regional Workshop on Pacific Communication Broadcast Technicians, and AIBD / PACMAS Regional Workshop on Pacific Emergency Broadcasting System.
The 4th workshop on 19 September is AIBD/FES/RNZI Regional Workshop on News Judgement – Editorial Standards and Best Practice.
The main conference on 20 September is at the Samoa Conference Center and four plenary sessions are scheduled to focus on media and development, women and children’s issues, social media and content delivery, and enhancing public trust in media.
The 6th Pacific Media Partnership Committee meeting will be held right after the end of the conference on 20 September.
The conference, which is on its 3rd year in existence, is jointly organised by the AIBD, ABU, and Pacific Media Partnership. The PMPC 2012 is hosted by Samoa Quality Broadcasting Company Ltd. with Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) as major partners and supported by ABC, RNZ, SOPAC, SPREP, WHO, Australian Aid and CBA.
PMPC Opens in Samoa
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 opens in Apia, Samoa on 20 September. The theme for PMPC 2012 is “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. Four pre-conference workshops are held from 17 – 19 September. More than 100 delegates from the Pacific region and around the world take part in the annual conference.
Salutation to Ramli
A salutation to Ramli as he retires after 27 years of service at AIBD. It was a different kind of get together on the morning of September 11, 2012. This was the last day of Ramli bin mat Junin’s official duties at AIBD - the day he retires from AIBD. It was also the day of his Birthday.
Last call for entries: International URTI Radio Grand Prix
The deadline for entering your best LOVE stories for the 24th International URTI Radio Grand Prix is Sunday 16 September 2012.
Re-certification audit for AIBD
In 2012, AIBD is to be re-certified for ISO 9001:2008 and ISAS BCP 9001:2010 to confirm the Institute’s competency and credibility in effectively pursuing initiatives in media management systems to achieve its policy objectives. The re-certification audit was carried out at AIBD on 27 to 28 August 2012.
New Opportunities for the Maldives Broadcasting Corporation
AIBD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maldives Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to provide consultancy and capacity building for MBC in its transition to Public Service Broadcasting. Under the MoU, AIBD assists MBC in organisational assessment, engineering audit, newsroom training and programme production.
Remembering Manuel Gonçalves
AIBD has lost a prominent and competent media professional, and
Remembering Manuel Gonçalves
AIBD has lost a prominent and competent media professional, and a dear friend, Mr. Manuel Gonçalves, who has died aged 57. Manuel Gonçalves was Vice-chairman and CEO of TDM in Macau from 1996 to 2011.
Online Registration Open for PMPC 2012
The Pacific Media Partnership Conference (PMPC) 2012 will be held in Apia, Samoa on 20th September. The theme for PMPC 2012 is “Media and Society in the Pacific: Making a Difference”. Four pre-conference workshops will be held from 17 – 19 September. The online registration for PMPC 2012 is now open. Delegates can register at: PMPC 2012 Online Registration
The conference is jointly organised by the AIBD, ABU, and Pacific Media Partnership. The PMPC is hosted by Samoa Quality Broadcasting Company Ltd. with Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) as major partners and supported by ABC, RNZ, SOPAC, SPREP, WHO and Australian Aid. More information on PMPC 2012
The venue of the Conference will be the Government Convention Centre in Apia, Samoa.
Myanmar to Host AIBD GC in 2013
Myanmar is to host the 39th annual gathering and 12th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings in July 2013.
New Leadership of AIBD
The 38th Annual Gathering / 11th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings in Kathmandu, Nepal, has elected Indonesia and Bangladesh as the new General Conference President and Vice President, and Pakistan as Chair of the Executive Board.