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India elected as President of AIBD for 2 years: Detail, Significance, Highlights
India becomes President of Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development: Details, Significance, Highlights
India got elected as President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for the period of 2 years.
India was elected against Iran during voting which took place at the 44th annual gathering of AIBD held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Also, India's Director General of All India Radio (AIR) F. Sheheryar was also re-elected as chair of the executive board of AIBD while Sri Lanka was elected as vice-chair. Broadcasters from 26 countries in the region including India are full members of the organization.
About Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
AIDB is a regional inter-governmental organisation serving countries of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development.
AIDB was established in 1977 under auspices of UNESCO. It is hosted by Government of Malaysia and its secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur.
AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
At present, AIDB has broadcasters from 26 full member countries, represented by 34 organisations and 67 Affiliate Members (organisations) and over 50 partners in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States and North America.
