- PRE ASIA MEDIA Summit Events
- How relevant are media’s initiatives and performance in addressing some of the social and environmental ills that confront many nations across the globe?
Has media been effective in examining issues related to climate change, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote reforestation and protect biodiversity?
Has media done enough in capacity building enhancing media professionalism? Has media responded effectively to epidemics like HIV and H1N1? Has it helped create a better environment for understanding diversity in religion and culture? more... - Recruitment Notice for the Post of Director
- The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), a Regional Intergovernmental Institute hosted by the Malaysian government, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are from its members for the position of DIRECTOR, AIBD. more...
- New ABU Secretary-General appointed
- Javad Mottaghi was appointed the next ABU Secretary-General.
The announcement was made by the ABU Administrative Council after a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 8 January 2010.
Mr Mottaghi, is currently Director of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD). He succeeds David Astley, who has been Secretary-General since July 2002. Mr Astley is leaving the ABU at the end of June. Mr Mottaghi´s starting date is yet to be announced. more... - AIBD director wins top CBA award
- The Elizabeth R Award for Exceptional Contribution to Public Service Broadcasting has been awarded to Javad Mottaghi, Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development. The award was presented during the General Assemby of Commonwealth Broadcasting Association in Tonga on 11th February 2009. more...
Asia Media Summit and a Call for a Better World
by Javad Mottaghi
Millions of Chinese across the globe as well as people of many countries in South East Asia are celebrating the New Year this week, an event to enrich ties with families, relatives and friends, and share with them the diversity of songs, dances, rituals and feasts.
It is also an occasion to seek a better year, and a better world, an aspiration we all aim for at the Asia Media Summit 2010 in Beijing.
Some 700 delegates from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America and Africa are participating in the Summit set on 25-26 May 2010 to examine media issues and social concerns that may contribute towards industry and societal development. There will be some 10 parallel Pre- Summit Workshops on 24th May 2010 at the same venue. more...
News and Highlights
Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 – 27 May 2009 | The Asia Media Summit, Macau |
| 20 – 23 July 2009 | 35th Annual Gathering 8th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, Fiji |
| 9 & 10 November 2009 | 3rd Asia-Pacific–Europe Media Dialogue, Amsterdam |
| 25 – 26 May 2010 | Asia Media Summit, Beijing |
| 26 - 29 July 2010 | 36th Annual Gathering, Macau 9th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, Macau |
| 24 – 25 May 2011 | Asia Media Summit, Hanoi |
| 25 - 28 July 2011 | 37th Annual Gathering, Mongolia 10th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings |
| September 2011 | The 4th Asia – Pacific and Europe Media Dialogue, Norway (TBC) |
| 2011 | Heads of States Conference on Information and Broadcasting in the Asia–Pacific Region and the 2nd Ministerial Conference |
| 29 - 30 May 2012 | The Asia Media Summit, New Delhi |
| 16 - 19 July 2012 | 38th Annual Gathering, Nepal (TBC) 11th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings |
New ABU Secretary-General appointed
Javad Mottaghi was appointed the next ABU Secretary-General.
The announcement was made by the ABU Administrative Council after a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 8 January 2010.
Mr Mottaghi, is currently Director of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD). He succeeds David Astley, who has been Secretary-General since July 2002. Mr Astley is leaving the ABU at the end of June. Mr Mottaghi's starting date is yet to be announced.
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Current and Upcoming Projects
- 01.03.10 - 13.03.10
- Multi and Single Camera HDTV Programme Production
In-Country, RTB, Brunei (Brunei Darussalam) - 01.03.10 - 11.03.10
- In-country workshop on Video Journalist (V.J.)
In-Country, Syrian TV, Damascus (Syria) - 08.03.10 - 11.03.10
- Variety TV Show workshop
Regional, Manila, Philippines (Philippines) - 09.03.10 - 19.03.10
- Training of Trainers
In-Country, Karachi (Pakistan) - 15.03.10 - 02.04.10
- Local Area Network Technologies
Regional, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - 15.03.10 - 26.03.10
- Training of Women Media Trainers
In-Country, Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam (Vietnam) - 22.03.10 - 24.03.10
- Seminar on Media and Good Governance in Asia-Pacific
Regional, Royal Bintang Hotel - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - 05.04.10 - 08.04.10
- Short TV Programme Workshop
Regional, Media Prima, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - 04.05.10 - 07.05.10
- Connecting in a Crisis
Regional, (Australia) - 24.05.10 - 24.05.10
- Asia-Pacific Approach to PSB – Legal & Regulatory Issues
Regional, Beijing (China)
The complete list is under training and consultancy.
