AMARC 9, the Ninth World Conference of Community Radio Broadcasters
World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
Association Mondiale des Radios Communautaires
Asociación Mundial de Radios Comunitarias
September 18th, 2006
Invitation to AMARC 9, the Ninth World Conference of Community Radio Broadcasters
11 to 17 November 2006, Amman, Jordan
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the International Board of Directors of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters’ (AMARC) and AmmanNet, we are writing to update you on preparations for the Ninth World Conference of Community Radio Broadcasters to be held in Amman, Jordan, 11 to 17 November 2006 and to invite you to join us and to contribute to this event.
Jordanian Internet pioneer and FM community broadcaster, Ammannet, (http://ammannet.net) will host the conference, in partnership with media and journalists groups from Jordan and Palestine. AMARC 9 will bring together 300 to 400 community broadcasters and stakeholders from over 110 countries and all regions of the world. Under the theme “Voices of the World - Freedom of the Airwaves” the conference will consist of expert debate, practical workshops, sharing of experience and strategy building to remove barriers and increase impact.
We commence with a one day event on “Media Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa”. On 12th November, the AMARC Women’s International Network will host the event “Women’s Voices for Gender Equality”. From 13th – 15th November will be the main event focussing on “Media, freedom and social justice”, looking at how we can remove the barriers, increase our impact and build a strong community media movement. On the 16th November AMARC General Assembly will take place, open to observers, and at the closing ceremony, on 17th November, will be presented the AMARC International Solidarity Prize.
AMARC’s International Board and International Secretariat, colleagues of Ammannet Radio and other local organizations participating in the organization of AMARC 9 are working enthusiastically to ensure the event will be highly productive, participatory and enjoyable, as well as a valuable working and learning experience for all participants. AMARC and AmmanNet cordially invite you to join us in Amman. For further information, regular updates and registration, please visit the AMARC9 Conference website at: www.amarc9.amarc.org
Warm regards,
Steve Buckley, President, AMARC
Daoud Kuttab, Director, AmmanNet
