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The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), a unique regional inter-governmental organisation servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has reaffirmed support for Fiji’s media industry development.
This message was conveyed to the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua while receiving a courtesy call from the AIBD CEO and Secretariat-Director, Ms. Philomena Gnanapragasam, during her first official visit to Fiji this week.
The AIBD Advisor from New Zealand, Dr Amal Punchihewa also joined in the meeting.
The discussions focused on new partnership initiatives through which AIBD can support Fiji Government’s national needs and priorities.
In welcoming the delegation, Assistant Minister Qereqeretabua acknowledged AIBD’s commitment to work with Fiji primarily in areas of media industry development, capacity building and women’s leadership .
She welcomed the AIBD’s interest to provide training and awareness programs on the importance of media and its role in nation building.
The Secretariat -Director added, AIBD would like to support Fiji’s efforts on digital broadcasting technology and other areas of media development.
She said AIBD is very actively involved in enhancing women in leadership through its many training programs. She said her visit to Fiji is an opportunity to meet with the representatives of various media organisations for mutual cooperation.
The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was established in August 1977 under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
This message was conveyed to the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua while receiving a courtesy call from the AIBD CEO and Secretariat-Director, Ms. Philomena Gnanapragasam, during her first official visit to Fiji this week.
The AIBD Advisor from New Zealand, Dr Amal Punchihewa also joined in the meeting.
The discussions focused on new partnership initiatives through which AIBD can support Fiji Government’s national needs and priorities.
In welcoming the delegation, Assistant Minister Qereqeretabua acknowledged AIBD’s commitment to work with Fiji primarily in areas of media industry development, capacity building and women’s leadership .
She welcomed the AIBD’s interest to provide training and awareness programs on the importance of media and its role in nation building.
The Secretariat -Director added, AIBD would like to support Fiji’s efforts on digital broadcasting technology and other areas of media development.
She said AIBD is very actively involved in enhancing women in leadership through its many training programs. She said her visit to Fiji is an opportunity to meet with the representatives of various media organisations for mutual cooperation.
The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was established in August 1977 under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).