India outshines as the new “President” of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

New Delhi, August 4: Servicing countries of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media, India was elected as the president of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development.

 

Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) is a regional inter-governmental organization established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.

For the first time, India got the presidency by defeating Iran in the election that took place in Sri Lanka. It is hosted by Malaysia and its secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur.

The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development. The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a founding organization of the institute and is a non-voting member of the general conference.

AIBD currently has 26 member countries, represented by 34 organizations, and 67 affiliate member organizations with a total membership of 101 representing 48 countries and regions and over 50 partners, the officials said.

India's presidency is for two years and will help it in leveraging itself as the broadcasting and media hub in Asia Pacific region.