Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

About Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development

• It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.
• The AIBD currently has 92 member organisations from across 44 countries, including 26 government members (countries) represented by 48 broadcasting authorities and broadcasters.
• It also has 44 affiliates (organisations) represented by 28 countries and regions in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arab States and North America.
• India is one of the founding members of this organization.
• The Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, is the representative body of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, at AIBD.

What is Prasar Bharati?

• Itis the Public Service Broadcaster of the country.
• It is a statutory autonomous body established in 1997 under the Prasar Bharati Act.
• Objective: To conduct public broadcasting services intended to inform and entertain the public.
• It comprises the Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio, which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• Headquarter: New Delhi

Q1:What is UNESCO?

It stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that was established on November 16, 1945. UNESCO's headquarters is located in Paris, France. The organization was created with the aim of promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication.

Source: India re-elected AIBD GC president for third successive term