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11 September, 2025
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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.
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.
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 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.
The AIBD Secretariat is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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.
Source: THE HINDU
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