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AIBD stands ready to assist Fiji’s media industry's development

August 3, 2023 12:22 pm

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook]

The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development has reaffirmed its support for Fiji’s media industry development.

AIBD is a regional intergovernmental organization servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

AIBD CEO and Secretariat Director Philomena Gnanapragasam paid a courtesy visit to Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua.

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She adds that AIBD would like to collaborate with Fiji through opportunities aimed at the development of digital broadcasting technology and Fiji’s information and media sectors.

The discussion between the two focused on new partnership initiatives through which AIBD can support the Fiji Government’s national needs and priorities.

Assistant Minister Qereqeretabua acknowledged AIBD’s commitment to work with Fiji primarily in areas of media industry development, capacity building and training, and women’s leadership and development.

She welcomed the AIBD’s interest in hosting the 2024 AIBD General Conference in Fiji and also providing training and awareness programs on the importance of media and their role in national development.

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