Programming 2016
Building bridges through radio M
ore than 250 radio professionals representing 35 countries attended the 11th ABU RadioAsia Conference from 25-26 May 2016 in Beijing, China.
Delegates from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America gathered to share experiences and facilitate ideas for the future of the radio industry.
In his opening address, Mr Cai Fuchao, Minister of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China, said: “RadioAsia Conference is a highly professional and international event, very conducive to promoting cooperation, a great platform for learning and exchange. We have to use this opportunity to have in depth discussion and drive the development of radio. With our creativity and innovation, we will keep abreast of the time. Working together we will create a brighter future.”
Welcoming the delegates, the President of the host organisation, China National Radio, Mr Yan Xiaoming, urged radio professionals to work together for the convergence of traditional radio with new media in a way which is inclusive and beneficial for all. He suggested that the Chinese government’s Belt and Road initiative can be used to enhance cooperation and build bridges between countries along the ancient Silk Road and beyond.
The ABU Secretary-General, Dr Javad Mottaghi, referred to RadioAsia Conference as the only radio programming
Mr Cai Fuchao – SAPPRFT Minister
event in the region and a unique forum that brings together innovative radio professionals, senior managers, policy makers and academics. He pointed out: “with new technologies and services, forward looking radio broadcasters are finding new ways to enrich their content and engage their audiences even further.”
Mr Yan Xiaoming – CNR President
Dr Javad Mottaghi – ABU SG
Interactivity of Radio – Legal Issues
well as the balance of views and undue prominence of listeners.
listeners able to participate live on a programme and their views being broadcast instantaneously on air. This was the opinion expressed by the ABU Manager-Regulatory, Legal & IP Services, Nawaz Dookhee .
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He was speaking on a topic focussing on the interactivity of radio at
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hone-in programmes are the most interactive format of radio in the world, with the
the RadioAsia Conference 2016 in Beijing, China. The session which was moderated by Mr Indu Shekhar, Head of Business Development, BBC World Service, India, touched on the legal issues of phone- in programmes amongst others.
Mr Dookhee stated that beyond having good storytellers and good presenters, the legal responsibilities of the presenters of talk radio should not be ignored. In a phone-in programme, the question of having a good moderator cannot be underestimated, he added. Presenting and correcting the facts as they are broadcast is crucial to ensuring good talk radio as
There were many questions from the audience relating to the legal problems of internet broadcast of radio programmes. One particular question which was interesting was the jurisdictional problem associated with the broadcast of live radio online. From a pertinent question from the moderator on the importance of new media, it was stated that although new media and user generated content is changing the way radio is consumed, the importance of terrestrial radio broadcasting will still be unchallenged in the years to come as the power of traditional and digital radio is the most reliable way of connecting people in times of disasters and remoteness due to geographical and difficult terrain.
The ABU Legal Department will be more involved in this project in the future as new media and new methods of consuming radio are being superimposed on the traditional legal regulations.
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