Clifford Dodd
Clifford R.Dodd | |
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The Father of Commercial Broadcasting in Ceylon | |
| Born | 24 July 1905 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 June 1971 (aged 65) Gorokan, New South Wales |
| Nationality | New Zealand and Australia |
| Occupation | Radio Administrator |
| Employer | The Government of Ceylon |
| Known for | Founding the Commercial Service of Radio Ceylon |
| Title | Director, Commercial Service of Radio Ceylon (contracted under the Colombo Plan) |
| Successor | Livy Wijemanne |
| Parent | Ernest Henry Dodd (father) |
Clifford R. Dodd was an administrator and radio expert, with twenty years experience in broadcasting in Australia, before he arrived in Sri Lanka. He was sent by the Australian Government under the Colombo Plan to work in Radio Ceylon. He was appointed Director of the newly formed Commercial Service of Radio Ceylon.
The Colombo Plan was established in July 1951 to provide economic aid to areas of south and southeast Asia. The Headquarters are in Colombo, the former capital city of Sri Lanka.