Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is a representative body for public service broadcasters throughout the Commonwealth, founded in 1945. A not-for-profit non-government organisation, the CBA is funded by subscriptions from 102 members and affiliates from 54 countries. The stated goal of the CBA is to promote best practices in public service broadcasting and to foster freedom of expression. It also serves to provide support and assistance to its members through training, bursaries, consultancies, networking opportunities and materials for broadcast.
Logo of the CBA | |
| Abbreviation | CBA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 15 February 1945 |
| Type | Non-governmental non-profit |
| Purpose | Representative body for broadcasters |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Membership | 102 members and affiliates |
Secretary General | Sally-Ann Wilson |
Parent organisation | Commonwealth of Nations |
| Website | www |
The CBA holds a biennial general conference, with the last one held in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom in 2014. It also aims to provide consultancy to member organisations in areas of management and finance and help local organisers who need specialised help in running broadcast-related workshops. In addition it offers a number of bursaries to full-time employees of its member organisations to enhance their skills and knowledge.
In 2014, the organization unanimously voted to change its name to Public Media Alliance.