RTP Africa and RTP Antenas Internacionais, Africa and Portugal, 100 million viewers

Use of digital technology assisted by a global chain of 12 satellites enables RTP to support a 24 hour service of several channels simultaneously, delivering news to potentially 60 million Portuguese speaking audience in the various parts of the world.

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Press Release
August 10, 2003

RADIO TELEVISAO PORTUGUESA (RTP) to broadcast UNITED NATIONS TELEVISION PROGRAMMES

(NEW YORK) - RTP uses digital technology able to support a 24-hour service of several channels simultaneously. Effective September, 2003, the Portuguese RTP network commenced broadcasting a range of United Nations television programmes, including the award-winning UN in Action - short program series on the world's current affairs, the Year in Review - a documentary featuring the world's most important events over the year, thematic public service announcements and selected documentaries.
Airing UN-produced television programmes, Radio Televisao Portuguesa joins a growing UN network of broadcasters that includes CCTV China, CNBC World, CNN World Report, RTVE Spain, and many other major international players. By airing UN programming on fully digital RTP Internacional channel assisted by a global chain of 12 satellites, Radio Televisao Portuguesa will deliver a deep insight at what UN does to more than 50 countries around the world.
RTP will also air UN programming on its RTP Africa project channel that delivers news to Portuguese speaking audience of the six African countries. As a first step, RTP will air a long feature UN documentary Patria about the process of gaining independence in Timor-Leste.
The United Nations Promotion and Distribution team offers a wealth of videos, television programmes and archival film material to major broadcasters and well established producers. The United Nations welcomes prospective partners to jointly bring compelling human stories into the homes of millions of viewers around the world.