The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the “Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course” from 9 May to 17 May 2012.
The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the “Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course” from 9 May to 17 May 2012.
The course was the first collaboration course with AIBD this year, and 20 participants from 16 AIBD member countries were invited by KISA. The countries invited include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Trainees attended lectures regarding digital switchover techniques and policies by Korean ICT experts and professors. The trainees attended the lectures and field trip with great interest, and were proactive and enthusiastic by asking many questions. In addition, attendees introduced the broadcasting and communication industry status of their home country during the country report presentation session. A cultural experience was held on the weekends and participants also visited Namsan N Seoul Tower and the Digital Pavilion on field tours.
On 15-16 May 2012, participants attended the 8th annual Korea Communications Conference at the Coex center. The theme of this year’s conference was “Smart communications: Revolution and Evolution” with a speaker lineup of Korean industry key players including the CEOs of KT, Korea’s largest telecommunications company, Nokia Siemens Networks as well as the president of Bell Labs Korea.
Mr. Saqib Sheikh, AIBD Programme Manager, represented the Institute at the course.
Completion of Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course by KCC/KISA/AIBD
The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the "Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course" from 9 May to 17 May 2012.
AMS 2012 Speakers Line-up
Prominent speakers from a variety of backgrounds, be it major public and private broadcast organizations, new media agencies or other international institutions, will address the plenary sessions of AMS 2012.
Media Leadership in Crisis, Disaster and Emergency
From April 22 to 25, 2012, some 200 public service broadcasters from around the world gathered in Brisbane, Australia for the 29th CBA General Conference under the theme - Media Leadership in Crisis, Disaster and Emergency.
Moneeza Hashmi Re-elected as CBA President
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, General Manager of International Relations, HUM TV Pakistan has been unanimously re-elected for a second term as President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA).
AIBD welcomes MMU as affiliate member
AIBD is pleased to welcome Myanmar Media United Co., Ltd. (MMU) as an affiliate member.
Indonesia to Host AMS 2013
Indonesia will host the Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2013 in the city of Manado. This was announced at the Preparatory Meeting of the AMS 2013 on April 16 2012 in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
IAWRT Joins AIBD Family
The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT), a non-profit professional organization of women working in electronic and allied media, has become AIBD’s affiliate member.
AIBD/UN Collaboration
AIBD is pleased to announce its collaboration with the UN agencies to organize the Pre-Summit workshop on “MDGs: The Final Push – Media’s Role”. The workshop will review the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ahead of the 2015 deadline and identify priority MDG goals that are still achievable with a 'final push', and what role media can play in this. The seminar will assist broadcasters in developing engaging stories on MDGs in their own countries and in understanding how to utilize the UN as a valuable source in this pursuit. The workshop will take place on 28 May 2012.
31st International URTI Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary
URTI organizes, with the support of UNESCO and the entirety of the international audiovisual organizations, the first audiovisual International Grand Prix. 81 countries were thus represented for the 2011 edition.
The closing date for entry is Monday 16 April 2012. Every TV channel has the opportunity to register 2 documentaries.
Women Make the News 2012: Rural women’s access to media and information
Launched annually on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March), Women Make the News (WMN) is a global policy advocacy initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the media. The theme for this year is Rural women’s access to media and information.