The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a unique regional inter-governmental organization servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media development. It is hosted by the Government of Malaysia and the secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur. The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in The Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development. The Institute enjoys a membership of 26 countries, 94 affiliates and 58 partners in Asia, Pacific, Europe and North America as of December 2010.
Mr. Yang Binyuan is Director of the Asia-Pacific Institute for
Broadcasting Development (AIBD).He has 20 years of national and international
experience in broadcasting and media management, having worked at China Radio
International (CRI) in various capacities in the field of news and current
affairs, sports, channel management and international cooperation. He was Head
of Broadcast of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG).
He holds a BA. Degree in History from Peking University.