Key DCO Initiative

Observatory for Digital
Empowerment

The DCO Observatory for Digital Empowerment is a recognition by the DCO member states that current cultural, societal, economic and regulatory factors are limiting the empowerment of certain groups in the digital economy and furthering the digital divide.

Finding satisfactory solutions to these ongoing issues will be a main priority of the DCO and the Observatory going forward. The DCO Observatory for Digital Empowerment will promote programs to increase digital access and inclusion – especially among women, youth and entrepreneurs. It will monitor the empowerment status of these key groups, plan actions that address gaps, and advocate through member country representatives toward consensus on needed actions.

Given that women are half the population, the DCO Observatory for Digital Empowerment will start by addressing this group first with its functions and activity areas, including indicator monitoring, empowerment planning, policy advocacy and a digital ombudsman.

Key Initiatives

Center of
Excellence

The DCO Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Data Flows is a think tank focused on cross-border data flows. Through research, knowledge…

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Digital Prosperity
Awards

Celebrating digital advancement through innovation with the Digital Prosperity Award

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STRIDE

STRIDE is a DCO initiative facilitating the expansion of small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) and innovation driven enterprises (IDEs) through the…

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IMPACT

IMPACT advocates for a multilateral partnership framework that facilitates the adoption of digital solutions, promotes knowledge sharing…

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Startup Guides

The Digital Cooperation Organization Startup Guides initiative is an unparalleled resource designed to empower foreign entrepreneurs and facilitate the startup establishment process as they embark on the transformative journey of expanding their companies across the DCO Member States.

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