Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

Latest News

• India has been elected as the Chairman of the Executive Board of AIBD during the 23rd AIBD General Conference held in Phuket, Thailand.

• This marks an important leadership role for India in the regional electronic media development sector.

About AIBD

• Established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.

• It is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation serving countries under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP).

• Focuses on electronic media development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mandate of AIBD

• To create a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific.

• Achieved through policy formulation and resource development to support media growth and cooperation.

Founding Organisations & Membership

• Founding members include:

  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  • UNESCO

• These founding organisations are non-voting members of the General Conference.

• Current membership:

  • 92 member organisations across 44 countries.

  • Includes 26 Government Members represented by 48 national broadcasters.

  • Includes 44 Affiliate Members from 28 countries/regions spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States, and North America.

Secretariat Location

• The AIBD Secretariat is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

India and AIBD

• India is a founding member of AIBD.

• India last held the position of AIBD Executive Council Chairman in 2016.

• Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, represents the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India at AIBD.