The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) held its 21st Annual Conference in conjunction with its 40th Anniversary, celebrating its achievements with the conference theme “Forty years of Media and Communication in Asia: Retrospect, Introspect and Prospects ” which was held in partnership with University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) from 11 to 14 July, 2012 at Shah Alam, Malaysia.
The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) held its 21st Annual Conference in conjunction with its 40th Anniversary, celebrating its achievements with the conference theme “Forty years of Media and Communication in Asia: Retrospect, Introspect and Prospects ” which was held in partnership with University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) from 11 to 14 July, 2012 at Shah Alam, Malaysia.
The conference took stock of the Asian media and communication scenario keeping in mind the challenges and opportunities arising out of globalisation, the new media and addressed on many relevant issues affecting the media and communication in Asia.
One day was devoted to plenary sessions which were held with its international partners, including AMIC – AIBD plenary session on the theme “Public Service Broadcasting as an Educator”.
Mindful of the crucial role played by the public service broadcasting, the session speakers presented their views on PSB’s function as a contributor to capacity building of human resources and its contributions to build a media literacy society to increase awareness of the people required to promote freedom of expression, free flow of information, accountability and to preserve media pluralism in the light of emerging global media environment.
The session speakers were Mr Anothai Udomsilp, Director, Academic Institute of Public Media, Thai PBS, Thailand, Emeritus Professor Drew McDaniel from Ohio University, U.S., Mr Rajiv Mehrotra, Public Service Broadcasting Trust in India and Mrs Manil Cooray, Deputy Director of AIBD.
AMIC Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) held its 21st Annual Conference in conjunction with its 40th Anniversary, celebrating its achievements with the conference theme “Forty years of Media and Communication in Asia: Retrospect, Introspect and Prospects ” which was held in partnership with University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) from 11 to 14 July, 2012 at Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Opening of MMDC
The grand opening ceremony of Myanmar Media Development Center (MMDC) was held in Yangon on July 15, 2012. MMDC has been operational since January 2012. It has already conducted four foundation courses on TV Broadcasting and is scheduled to start a Diploma in TV Broadcasting course in late July.
IRIB Completes International Study Tour in Malaysia
A delegation of 10 senior members of the production, research, educational and training departments of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) completed an international study tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by AIBD and supported by IRIB, from 2-6 July 2012.
24th International URTI Radio Grand Prix Call for Entries
URTI is the first International Radio-TV Grand Prix with 81 participating countries in 2011. For its 24th edition, the International URTI Radio Grand Prix launches a call for entries on the theme: “ LOVE ”. Each organization is invited to present one or two programmes for the competition.
AIBD and SES Successfully Stage the Creative Content Production Conference at BroadcastAsia2012
The third Creative Content Production Conference, a pillar of the BroadcastAsia2012 event, was successfully held in Singapore on 20 - 22 June 2012 through the joint collaboration of AIBD and Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).
IIC 2012 Annual Conference
The International Institute of Communications (IIC) 2012 Annual Conference in Singapore on 8-9 October, ‘Trends in Global Communications: Devising digital polices to meet tomorrow’s needs and aspirations’, will debate issues critical to achieving more widespread content...
NUST Joins AIBD Family
The Department of Mass Communication, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan has become AIBD’s affiliate member.
AMS Moves Forward
Indonesia has extended its invitation to the Asia Media Summit 2013 that will be hosted in the city of Manado. The official handover ceremony was held at the AMS 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand.
More Recommendations for the Bangkok Declaration 2003 +10
Broadcasters and other media stakeholders in Asia Pacific presented yesterday additional recommendations for the proposed Bangkok Declaration 2003 +10 that will serve as a guide in strengthening their responses to the changing media landscape and emerging global realities.
Thailand Picks DVB-T
Thailand has chosen DVB-T2 as the digital broadcasting standard. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has endorsed this standard which the Thai Cabinet approved on 20 May 2012.