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Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

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  • 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.

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