Tunis, October 2, 2009 -- The Asia Media Summit (AMS 2010) will meet May 25 – 26, 2010 in the Chinese Capital, Beijing. Organized by the Asia-Pacific Media Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and hosted by China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT), the Summit will include nine working sessions, covering the following themes:

 Public trust in media, what is missing? Is there a crisis?
 Media ethics and media freedom,
 Content access for a universal audience,
 Culture and creativity in broadcasting,
 Promoting ‘On-air diversity’: A case for community broadcasting,
 Workers and migrants in search of fortune: can media help?
 Copyright for broadcasting: Are reforms needed?
 Innovative journalism – Is it worth adopting?
 Mapping media assistance: How far should they go?

Several pre and post-summit events are also expected to occur during the same period, including the 4th ASBU-AIBD Media Partnership Committee meeting (May 24) and other international media gatherings on “dialogue on cultures and religions”, media quality management, climate change and gender guidelines for broadcasting organizations.

AMS 2010 Brochure