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R -- PROGRAM FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTION DUE 022896 POC John G. Busch, Fax: 202-205-5466; Tel: 202-205-5480 WORLDNET Television and Film Service (WORLDNET TV) is the United States Government's world-wide television service and a major component of the United States Information Agency's (USIA) International Broadcasting Bureau. WORLDNET transmits a 24-hour signal to over 200 countries around the world. Approximately 1000 international cable operations utilize WORLDNET as a full time cable channel on their systems. Additionally, WORLDNET programming is regularly placed on broadcast TV outlets in virtually every country in the world. WORLDNET's mission is to enhance the public diplomacy aspect of USIA's global mission. This is accomplished through programming that supports general U.S. policy objectives. WORLDNET's daily schedule contains programs on Economics and the Marketplace, Democracy: Process and Politics, The Environment and Technology, Medicine and Health, News and Public Affairs, Society and Culture and U.S. Business Issues and Products. WORLDNET seeks to explore a variety of possible arrangements with private sector, non-commercial and other governmental organizations. WORLDNET welcomes proposals for joint ventures, corporate underwriting and other relationships designed to further its mission while reducing the expenditure of taxpayer dollars. The Agency is authorize, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1437, to encourage and utilize private agencies' participation, including existing American press, television, cable, et.al., in carrying out its mission. Accordingly, the U.S. Information Agency and its International Broadcasting Bureau are seeking private sector participation for various WORLDNET programs and program services. It is specifically interested in exploring proposals from companies that would like to provide financing for program activities and from program producers/distributors seeking international exposure for their materials. Expressions of interest should be submitted in writing by January 31, 1996, to John G. Busch, 330 C St., S.W., Room 1611 Washington, DC 20547. Telephone # 202-205-5480. Fax # 202-205-5466. Internet address JBUSCH@USIA.GOV. All correspondence will be considered. (0019)

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