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    ppmn.jpgIndonesian Association for Media Development (Perhimpunan Pengembangan Media Nusantara (PPMN)

    PPMN is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to develop the professionalism of all forms of media and to extend access to information in Indonesia and other countries in Asia. It does so through capacity building programs, establishing new media in remote locations, emergency assistance for disaster areas, media content production and book publication.

    PPMN originates from a decision by KBR68H, Indonesia’s first and only independent radio news agency, to separate its non-profit programs from its for-profit activities in order to ensure maximum transparency and efficiency.

    PPMN offers a cost-effective means of supporting and implementing cutting edge and strategically planned media assistance programs that address key information needs, managed by an Indonesian organization that conforms to international standards of programmatic and financial accountability and transparency. PPMN is also able to respond rapidly and effectively following disasters to help local media get back on air speedily and ensure information flow.


    		 


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    New Left Front Shaking Up India’s General Election Race : Political campaigning is in full swing in India. The 5 phases of polling is scheduled to begin on April 16 and more than 700 million voters are expected to cast a ballot. Besides two grand alliances headed by the ruling National Congress party and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, a newly formed third front, spearheaded by the Left is also in the fray. Could this 9-party alliance be a serious challenger to the status quo? In New Delhi Bismillah Geelani gives his assessment of the race so far.

    Thai Sex Workers Feel the Squeeze as Global Recession Hits Tourism :     In Thailand, tourism is a major industry, worth billions of dollars. One of the many services traded is sex. Without social support or education to pursue other means, poor men and women are forced to work in this potentially dangerous occupation. But the slowing economic climate means that fewer tourists are visiting Thailand and it’s sex workers.
    Michael Leung travels to Thailand and brings us their stories.

    These stories and more on Asia Calling : Your Window on Asia