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Association of television and radio networks in the Asia-Pacific region, the creation of ABU was preceded by five Asian Broadcasters' Conferences (between 1957 and 1963) initiated by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). It has today 102 members in about 50 countries and areas
Mission:
To establish relationships with organizations of broadcasting and other entities
To promote and coordinate the study of all the problems involved in broadcasting, and to ensure the exchange of information on all these matters
To encourage any initiative taken for the development of broadcasting in general, and especially in its use for purposes of education and national development.
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"Runs Asiavision", a daily exchange of news by satellite
Negotiates TV sports rights for members and provide them with the coverage of their needs
Exchange of radio and TV programmes among members.
Technical help to members
Studies of new technologies and techniques
Training with courses, seminars and workshops on many aspects of broadcasting
Awards given annually for radio and TV programmes (Information Programmes, Entertainment Programmes, Children's Programmes, External Broadcast Programmes only for radio)
Copyright and Legal Matters, work with the UNESCO and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
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Asia-Pacific; Copyright; New technologies of information and communication; Radio; Television; Training
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"ABU News", every two months
"ABU Technical Review"
Publications of reference books and guides for the profession
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