Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union:
Prasar Bharati has received two major recognitions at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Prizes 2026, held in Colombo.
- Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation established in 1964.
- It is dedicated to advancing broadcasting and media cooperation across the Asia-Pacific.
- It serves as a central platform where members share content, exchange ideas, and collectively navigate the challenges shaping the future of media.
- Headquarter: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Governance of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union:
- It is the supreme body of the ABU and, subject to the provisions of the Statutes, has all the powers necessary to achieve the objectives of the ABU.
- It comprises all the Full, Additional Full, and Associate members of the Union.
- The ABU’s “board of directors” is called the Administrative Council.
- It consists of 18 of its Full and Additional Full members, who are elected by the members at the annual General Assembly for a three-year term.
- The council meets twice-yearly to decide on policy matters, review the Union’s finances and consider current issues facing the Union.
