AMIC has joined with international organisations, NGOs and
broadcasting institutions worldwide to mark UN World Radio Day (13th
February).
World Radio Day is a celebration of the medium of radio and,
according to UNESCO, the UN agency responsible for commemorating the
day, it “aims to raise awareness about the importance of radio,
encourage decision-makers to provide access to information through
radio, and improve networking and international co-operation among
broadcasters”.
The 13th February marks the day in 1946 when United Nations Radio was created.
According to the International Telecommunications Union, 75% of
households in developing countries own at least one radio receiver.
Other figures show that radio is the most universal medium, used by 95%
of the world’s population.
AMIC has long been a leader in radio development in Asia. This is
evidenced by its annual RadioAsia conference, held in collaboration with
the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. This year’s RadioAsia will be held
in Hanoi in July.
AMIC has also been a long-time publisher of books and journals
on community radio, public service broadcasting and other forms of the
medium. AMIC’s catalogue of publications can be viewed at http://www.amic.org.sg/index.php?link=10&e=2&cat=9
(Source : AMIC Blog)
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