Aims and Objectives

The specific aims of the Association are:

2.1 To provide a forum where there can be an inter-civilisational exchange for researchers and professionals in media and communication linked to sub-regional, regional and inter-regional networking.

2.2 To address the research needs of media and communication researchers in areas which are under-represented in internationally published scholarship and international research organisations.

2.3 To recognise regional pride in the different languages and cultures within various regions of the world.

2.4 To encourage the development of research projects within and between Under-Represented Areas (URAs) and ORAs (Over-Represented Areas).

2.5 To document and publish research through provision of translation, publishing and conference attendance mechanisms.