ABC International Development (ABCID) has successfully concluded its Media Executive Leadership Programme, bringing together senior media professionals from across the Indo-Pacific, including the Maldives.
The Maldives was represented by Public Service Media (PSM) Executive Director of News and Current Affairs, Hussain Ameen Naseer and Editor-in-Chief of Maldives Independent, Ahmed Naish. Participants also included media leaders from Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Palau.
The ABC International Development Indo-Pacific Media Executive Leadership Programme was held from 17 February to 17 April 2026 and included both in-person and online sessions.
The programme was delivered in partnership with the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales, one of Australia’s leading business schools. It aimed to strengthen leadership and management capacity among senior media executives.
Speaking on his experience, Hussain Ameen Naseer said the programme provided valuable insights into addressing the evolving challenges faced by the media industry.
The training consisted of structured learning sessions, including two residential programmes held in Australia. It focused on enhancing leadership skills, strengthening media management practices and introducing strategic approaches to build sustainable and resilient media organisations.
Throughout the programme, participants examined global challenges affecting the media sector, including digital transformation, audience engagement and financial sustainability. The sessions also provided a platform for sharing experiences and perspectives among media professionals from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to formal training, the programme facilitated networking opportunities, enabling stronger collaboration between media institutions across the region.
ABCID said the initiative forms part of its broader efforts to support the development of independent, sustainable and high-quality media organisations in the Indo-Pacific.
The programme concluded with a graduation ceremony following the completion of its second residency in Australia, marking the successful completion of the 2026 cohort.