Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

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Recently, India has been elected as the Chairman of the Executive Board of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) during the 23rd AIBD General Conference, held in Phuket, Thailand. 

About Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

• It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.
• It is a unique regional inter-governmental organisation servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development.
• Mandate: The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
• The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) are the founding organisations of the Institute and they are non-voting members of the General Conference.
•  The AIBD currently has 92 member organisations from across 44 countries, including
  • 26 Government Members represented by 48 national broadcasters
  • 44 Affiliate Members from 28 countries and regions, spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States, and North America
• Secretariat: It is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

India and AIBD

• India is one of the founding members of this organization.
• India last held the position of AIBD Executive Council Chairman in 2016. 
• Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, is the representative body of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, at AIBD.

Source: PIB

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