Welcome to the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) web site. The BBG is the new home of all U.S. government and government-sponsored international broadcasting services. The mission of U.S. international broadcasting is to promote the open communication of information and ideas, in support of democracy, and the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information, worldwide. The mission of the BBG is to ensure and safeguard the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of our international broadcasters.

The role of U.S. international broadcasting today is as important as ever. It plays an important part in the broad support of democracy and the open exchange of accurate and objective news and ideas in countries and regions of the world where, because of geographic, developmental, or political reasons, there is a dearth of free and open information. U.S. international broadcasting empowers and educates. And in many cases, it is the only alternative voice.

Visit our international broadcasters on-line for the latest news, information, and feature programs in 59 languages. Or, find out how you can listen to or view a U.S. international broadcaster in your country today.