About the CBA
Mission & Objectives
View the: CBA Constitution
The CBA is funded by subscription from members of the major public service broadcasters of the Commonwealth.
The objectives of the CBA include:
- Further the concept of public service broadcasting
- Foster freedom of expression and the right to communicate
- Provide assistance to its members through training, bursaries, consultancies, networking opportunities and material for broadcast
- Provide a point of contact and a forum for discussion
- Assist in the exchange of information among members and help them to share knowledge and skills
- Encourage quality broadcasting through its awards programme
- Promote the values of the Commonwealth and encourages creativity
- Improve and increase coverage of the developing world via the UK broadcast media, specifically mainstream television -- through the CBA-DFID Broadcast Media Scheme