MANILA, November 12. /Dunyo IA/. The 32^nd Annual International Conference of the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) titled “Public Trust, Public Voice: The Role of Communication in Public Governance” has concluded in the capital of the Philippines, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

“AMIC” is one of the leading Asian organizations in the field of media and communication research. Delegates from 22 countries attended the Conference.

AMIC Country Representative in Uzbekistan and Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Nozima Muratova, speaking at the first plenary session “Making Government Make Sense: Local Governance Communication”, presented Uzbekistan’s experience in enhancing the openness of government bodies, developing digital channels for dialogue with citizens, training specialists in the field of media and communications, as well as creating new types of digital media products with the creative application of artificial intelligence tools. It was noted that such approaches strengthen public trust in state institutions and align with the international open governance agenda.

Particular attention was paid to international cooperation. On the sidelines of the conference, proposals were presented to expand the participation of Central Asian countries in the development of “AMIC”, hold a regional forum in Tashkent, and publish a special issue of the scientific journal (“Voices of Asia”).

Uzbekistan’s participation in the forum contributes to the integration of domestic media science into the Asian academic space and the promotion of the country’s experience at the international level.