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October 22nd, 2009
CBA Assistance for earthquake-hit Samoa
The CBA has made a modest donation from its Disaster Fund to help the
Samoa Quality Broadcasting Corporation, which was affected by the
recent tsunami and earthquake. It will be used to help restore a
decoder and transmitter located at Lepa, as these were washed away.
CBA and CBC Alberta win Friends of Canada Awards
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, and CBC in Alberta, have
both won Friends of Canada Awards. The CBA one is for an
International Organisation and recognizes the leadership role played
by the CBA. It comes with a Research Grant of C$5,000.
The CBA was honored at a ceremony held at Canada House, London, on the
evening of October 21st. Through a link between Calgary and London,
the winners were announced live from Canada. The award was accepted in
London on behalf of the CBA by the CBA's Secretary-General, Elizabeth
Smith.
Commonwealth Short Story Competition announcement
The winners of the 2009 Commonwealth Short Story Competition will be
announced on the CBA Website on 23 October 2009. An embargoed Press
Release will be sent shortly.
The Suspension of Fiji from the Commonwealth and CBA membership in Fiji
Following consultation with the CBA Committee, the CBA
Secretary-General has written to its Full Members in Fiji saying that,
as the CBA Constitution requires Full Members to be based in a
Commonwealth country, it is not possible for them to continue in Full
Membership.
However, Affiliate Members do not have to be based in a Commonwealth
country, so Fiji organisations are offered the option of Affiliate
Membership.
Looking ahead to Copenhagen
As we approach the UN summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen Dec 7-18,
UNESCO is asking broadcasters to remember the Paris Declaration on
Broadcast Media and Climate Change
(http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29090&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html).
UNESCO is committed to support regional broadcasting unions and
international broadcasting associations to achieve the goals as
elaborated in the Paris Declaration. They are taking steps to
formulate and include concrete activities in their work plan for
2010-2011. There will include:
* Train broadcast professionals in partnership with broadcasting
unions and associations to become specialist climate change reporters;
* Prepare a publication for media professionals entitled Understanding
the Climate Change Debate and Negotiations;
* Share additional rights-free content;
* Use UNESCO Audiovisual E-platform to facilitate networking and
exchange of climate change related content among broadcasters.
CBA Awards 2010 - Call for Entries
The CBA is now calling for entries to its 2010 Awards. Television or
Radio programmes produced, or broadcast, for the first time between
1st August 2008 and 1st September 2009 are eligible for entry.
The award categories are:
* Amnesty International Award for Human Rights Programme
* World Bank Award for Programme on Development Issues
* UNESCO Award for Science Reporting & Programming
* IBC Award for Innovative Engineering
* Thomson Foundation Award for Coverage of Environment by an African
* One World Media Award for Extending Audience Reach
* CBA Roll of Honour
Click here <http://www.cba.org.uk/awards_and_competitions/2010_CBA_Awards.php>
for more information and to download application forms.
Entries should reach the CBA Secretariat by: 1 December 2009
If you have any questions or queries, contact Adam Weatherhead: adam@cba.org.uk
World Television Award - Call for Entries
The AIBD in collaboration with its global partners including the CBA
presents the 7th World Television Award in 2010 for 'The Best TV
Documentary Promoting Religious Understanding and Tolerance'.
There is a cash prize of US$5,000. For more information, please visit:
http://www.aibd.org.my/awards/
The deadline for programme submission is: 12 April 2010
CBA Johannesburg Conference in April 2010
Plans are now taking shape for the CBA's All-Commonwealth Conference
in Johannesburg, 17-21 April 2010. The theme - looking ahead to the
World Cup in South Africa later that year - is "Broadcasting Scores!".
The plan is to cover not only some aspects of sports coverage but also
the use of sport in development, as well as topics of wide interest.
It is also hoped to run Workshops before the Conference, on
Management, the Media and the Democratic Process, Climate Change, and
Regulatory Issues. The main conference will begin with a reception on
the evening of 18th April.
An outline agenda is available here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/conferences_and_events/2010_Johannesburg.php> .
The CBA is open to suggestions for topics and speakers and would
welcome your input. Please e-mail elizabeth@cba.org.uk with any
suggestions.
CBA Travel Bursaries 2010
The CBA is offering 6 Travel Bursaries of up to £1500 to employees of
member organisations (Full Members and Affiliates) for travel to
another Commonwealth country - apart from the UK - for approximately
1-2 weeks.
The bursary is provided for a project that would benefit the bursar's
organisation and society and meet the objectives of the CBA and the
other funding organisations. Bursars cannot travel to the UK for the
bursary. On completion of the project the bursar is required to submit
a report, pictures and accounts. The CBA is grateful to the
Commonwealth Foundation and the Elizabeth R Fund for funding these
bursaries.
Applications should be sent to: CBA Travel Bursary, Commonwealth
Broadcasting Association, 17 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AA, UK.
Application forms are available to download on the CBA website:
http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/Travel_Bursaries.php
Closing date for applications is 27 November 2009.
For queries please email the Training Director, Jasmine Dhariwal: jas@cba.org.uk
Apply Now for 2010-11 CBA MA Bursaries
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association is offering two bursaries to
full-time staff of CBA's member organisations (Full Members and
Affiliates) from developing countries in the Commonwealth for
post-graduate courses at City University and the University of
Westminster in London, UK.
The MA Bursaries are in International Journalism at the City
University and in broadcast related subjects at the Westminster
University. The scholarship is tenable for one year.
The bursaries are part sponsored by the Chevening Programme of the
UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Westminster and City
Universities, International Students House, Goodenough College and the
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
Please note that airfares of selected bursars will have to be paid by
the bursars' organizations, or by the bursars, and a guarantee to this
effect must be given.
Application and reference forms are available here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/2009-10MABursaries.php>
.
Closing Date for receiving applications: 31 January 2010
For queries please email Jasmine Dhariwal: jas@cba.org.uk
Apply for MA bursary at Universiti of Brunei
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) invites applications
from full-time staff of CBA member organizations (Full Members and
Affiliates) from the developing countries of the Commonwealth for a
one-year Masters in Public Policy at the University of Brunei.
This is a full-time course and the bursary includes full tuition fees
for the selected applicant and free accommodation at the university
hostel (single room only). This is being sponsored by Universiti
Brunei Darussalam.
Please note that airfare to and from Brunei and subsistence costs have
to be met by the candidate or the candidate's organisation.
Application and reference forms are available here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/Brunei_University_Bursary.php>
.
Closing Date for receiving applications: 14 March 2010
For queries please email Jasmine Dhariwal: jas@cba.org.uk
CBA Self Directed Training - Introduction to Change Management
The CBA has launched its first self-directed online learning modules
for trainees in member stations. The course introduces broadcasters to
the concepts of change management and performance management. The aim
is to meet the need for more effective staff development and good
governance of Commonwealth institutions.
This 4 module course introduces broadcasters to some basic concepts of
change management and performance management, relating them to real
situations in the work place. Areas covered include the basics of:
common attitudes to change; communication techniques; performance
management and appraisal systems.
For more information about this online course and how to apply please
contact: jas@cba.org.uk
New CBA Media Forum for TV & Radio
In July the CBA launched a new online discussion forum for staff at
member stations around the world.
The forum is used by members to discuss current issues and post
questions to each other. Guest experts in different areas of media
production are also available to answer questions through this forum.
We hope this exciting forum will give greater access to advice and
network opportunities for CBA member organisation and their staff.
Access to the forum is free for CBA member stations but is only
available through a secure username and password.
For further information please contact the CBA Training Director
Jasmine Dhariwal.
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
Website: www.cba.org.uk <http://www.cba.org.uk/>
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