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Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

India has been re-elected as the President of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a Third Successive Term.

Key Highlights: 

  • AIBD was established in 1977 under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO).

  • It is a unique regional intergovernmental organization servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP) in the field of electronic media development.

  • To achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.

  • It currently has 92 member organizations from across 44 countries.This includes 26 Government Members (countries) represented by 48 broadcasting authorities and broadcasters and 44 Affiliates (organizations) represented by 28 countries.

  • Its Secretariat at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • India is one of the founding members of AIBD.Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster is the representative body of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at AIBD. 

 

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