Board of Directors

AMIC International Advisory Council

Andrew Taussig
Trustee
International Institute of Communication

Felix Librero
Chancellor
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

Gaetan Tremblay
Professor
Co-Chairs Research Group, CRICIS
Department of Communication
University of Quebec in Montreal

Georgette Wang
Dean
School of Communication
Hong Kong Baptist University

Hu Zhengrong
Vice-President
Communication University in China

Javed Jabbar
Former Pakistan Minister of Information & Senator
Founding Chairman
South Asian Media Association

John A. Lent
Professor of Communication
Temple University

Kenji Kitatani
Trustee
Washington State University Foundation
Distinguished Professor of Media Management,
Murrow School of Communications, Washington State University
Senior advisor, Sports and Entertainment Academy
Graduate School of Business, Indiana University

Manuel Castells
Professor of Communication
And Wallis Annenberg Chair of Communication Technology and Society
Annenberg School of Communication,
University of Southern California (USC),

Robin E. Mansell
Professor
Department of Media and Communications
London School of Economics

Srinivas Melkote
Department of Telecommunication
School of Media & Communication
Bowling Green State University

Profile

The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) is an international, non-profit, non-government organization that serves as a regional research hub for media and communication issues.

Based in Manila, Philippines, it was established in 1971 to encourage ethical and social responsibility of the media to support democratic access and participation in media development and production.

AMIC also works to provide opportunities for empowerment of disadvantaged sectors in the communication/media environments in developing countries in Asia.

It performs these roles on many fronts:

As a research centre, it examines critical issues in the media and communication sector and their implications for development, as reflected through its publications.

As a resource centre, it gathers and disseminates knowledge through its various capacity building training programs, workshops and conferences. Now 54 years old, AMIC has been unwavering in its commitments even as it has broadened its expertise to encompass new challenges reflective of the changing scene within media and society in general.

In addition to having major development partners and strong academic credentials, one of AMIC’s key strengths is its active involvement in working with the industry in facilitating dedicated high-profile industry events. These events are consciously designed and planned to bring industry, development partners, NGO’s and individual stakeholders together to share perspectives, challenges, and best practices.

By facilitating these events, AMIC has successfully reduced barriers and has been instrumental in facilitating knowledge sharing, collaboration and training to those that need it most.

Our Vision:
To be the premier Asia–centred institution for Media and Communication education, research and professional development.

Our Mission:
To nurture and promote Media and Communication research, capacity building, knowledge management and dialogue among academia, industry, government and civil society.

AMIC Constitution