AIBD recently recruited new programme managers and tapped the services of the former Director General of the Korea Communications Commission under the Institute’s secondment programme as part of initiatives to strengthen its human resource capacity and better serve members.
AIBD recently recruited new programme managers and tapped the services of the former Director General of the Korea Communications Commission under the Institute’s secondment programme as part of initiatives to strengthen its human resource capacity and better serve members.
Programme Managers Rabi KC and Saqib Muneer finished their contracts with AIBD in the beginning of 2017. To fill up these posts, the Institute conducted a recruitment process and hired Mr. Utpal Mandal, Dy. Director General (Egg.), Directorate of Doordarshan, India, as Broadcasting Engineer / Programme Manager and Mr. Syed Nabeel Hassan Tirmazi, Producer/Researcher, PTV, Pakistan as Programme Manager.
At the 16th AIBD General Conference in Maldives, AIBD Director Chang Jin reported that following the resignation of Deputy Director Marcel Gomez, Ms Philomena Gnanapragasam was appointed Head of Programme Department.
He also announced that the Korean Communication Commission signed a Memorandum of Agreement with AIBD in June 2017 to second Mr. Bae Jung Seob to AIBD as Senior Advisory Officer (Deputy-Director level) for three years.
Mr Bae has been a Director General of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) since 2015, after serving at the KCC since 2007. He had been with the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) earlier. Mr Bae holds a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Kansas School of Law, US, MA degree in Public Administration from the Kangweon National University, Korea and BA in Political Science and International Relations from Korea University .
AIBD Recruits New Programme Managers
AIBD recently recruited new programme managers and tapped the services of the former Director General of the Korea Communications Commission under the Institute’s secondment programme as part of initiatives to strengthen its human resource capacity and better serve members.
The 16th General Conference: Members Seek a More Relevant and Sustainable AIBD
Calls for more in-country training workshops and sustainability concerns dominated discussions among AIBD members who participated in the 43rd Annual Gathering/16th AIBD General Conference in Maldives.
Maldives’ VP Urges Media to Inspire Nations for a Better Society
Maldives Vice President Abdullah Jihadsays “media’s key role is not to depress and dishearten citizens, but to motivate, encourage and inspire nations” in order to pave the way for future generations and build a better society.
ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium in Chiang Rai
The ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium on Financing the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in ASEAN was held during 21 – 22 August 2017 in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
The ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium on Financing the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ASEAN brought together senior representatives from governmental agencies of ASEAN Member States and China, ASEAN sectoral bodies, prominent think tanks and representatives of civil society, the ASEAN Secretariat, UNDP, the private sector and the media.
The ABU Secretariat invites applications for the post of DIRECTOR ABU PROGRAMMING
The ABU is seeking to recruit a high-calibre professional as a Director ABU Programming. The present Director ABU Programming will complete his contract with the ABU towards the end of 2017. Applications are therefore being sought to fill this important position.
This is one of the senior positions in the ABU Secretariat, reporting directly to the Secretary-General, and responsible for running all ABU Programming activities.
The statements below reflect the general responsibilities and requirements for the position but may not describe all work requirements inherent to the job
The ABU Secretariat invites applications for the post of DIRECTOR ABU NEWS
The ABU is seeking to recruit a high-calibre professional as a Director ABU News, starting in January 2018. The present Director ABU News will complete his contract with the ABU at the end of this year. Applications are therefore being sought to fill this important position with a view to having the new Director take over the role in January 2018.
This is one of the most senior positions in the ABU Secretariat. The Director ABU News is reporting directly to the Secretary-General, and is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the News Department.
Media’s Huge Task in the Face of War & Terrorism
As the world faces the ominous phenomenon of war, insecurity and terrorism, media assumes a huge task of promoting peace, friendship, morality and spirituality.
It has the responsibility to “combat any act which seeks to create phobia towards religions.” It also has to “ceaselessly combat injustice as the root cause of terrorism” in different parts of the world, Dr Abdolali Ali Askari, President of AIBD General Conference, and President, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, said in his welcoming remarks during the opening ceremony of the 14th Asia Media Summit from 6-7 June 2017 in Qingdao, China.Qingdao Declaration on Media and the World’s Sustainable Development Qingdao, China, June 7, 2017
Preamble:
Mindful of the pressing challenges facing our world, among them, poverty, conflict, socioeconomic inequality, environmental degradation and climate change that call for urgent and concerted action to accelerate development and progress in our society;
Noting that there are several creative and innovative mechanisms to achieve sustainable development, appropriate to every country’s own needs, expectations and pace of development, and demanding participation and support from government, private sector, civil society, local communities, families and individuals alike;
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)