DCO launches Global Expert Community to accelerate digital cooperation
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the Global Expert Community (GEC), a platform designed to mobilize expertise and advance international collaboration in support of digital initiatives. The GEC aims to convert global perspectives into innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable digital economies. Applications are now open globally to qualified professionals from various sectors.
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The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the Global Expert Community (GEC), a new platform designed to mobilize expertise and advance international collaboration in support of high-impact digital initiatives across DCO Member States and beyond. The GEC reflects the DCO's continued commitment to turning digital cooperation into action by expanding access to specialized expertise and strengthening collaboration across sectors and borders. As digital transformation reshapes economies and societies worldwide, the Community is designed to convert global perspectives and practical expertise into innovative solutions that accelerate progress toward more inclusive and sustainable digital economies.
Ms. Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, emphasized the importance of the initiative. "Today's digital challenges require stronger collaboration and access to diverse expertise. Through the Global Expert Community, we are establishing a platform that transforms knowledge into actionable impact and strengthens our collective capacity to build more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready digital economies," she said. "By bringing together experts from across sectors and regions, we aim to accelerate knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and support the development of practical solutions that drive meaningful and measurable impact through international digital cooperation."
Key Focus Areas
The GEC supports expertise across a broad range of digital economy priorities. Experts within the community will contribute through expert dialogues, strategic discussions, capacity-building initiatives, advisory contributions, and the development of practical knowledge resources. The primary focus areas include:
| Priority Area |
|---|
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Digital Trade |
| Digital Investment |
| Data and Digital Infrastructure |
| Digital Talent and Skills |
| Digital Economy Policy and Governance |
| Emerging Technologies |
| Digital Inclusion and Innovation |
| Cybersecurity and Trust |
| Digital Transformation and Adoption |
Participation and Application
Participation in the GEC is voluntary, with engagement opportunities activated based on initiative needs and relevance of expertise. Applications are now open globally to qualified professionals from government entities, international organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, civil society, and independent practitioners. Through the GEC, the DCO aims to strengthen international collaboration and unlock new opportunities for experts worldwide to contribute their knowledge and insights toward shaping practical, high-impact solutions for the future of the digital economy.
How will the GEC measure the tangible impact of its initiatives on the digital economies of member states?
What criteria will be used to select experts to ensure a balanced representation across different regions and sectors?
How might the GEC's focus on AI and emerging technologies influence global regulatory standards?
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