World Data Organization is launched in Beijing
The Facts
- The World Data Organization was established in Beijing on March 30.
- The organization is headquartered in Beijing.
- The World Data Organization is described as a non-governmental, non-profit international organization or international body.
- Its stated mission is to 'bridge the data divide, unlock data value and drive or prosper the digital economy.'
- The organization says it aims to promote global cooperation and governance practices for data, including data exchange and use under compliant, secure and trustworthy conditions.
- The World Data Organization's membership includes entities such as companies, universities, think tanks, international organizations and financial institutions.
- The organization completed its initial setup and entered operation after its first member meeting approved its charter and elected its first board and supervisors.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to mark the organization's establishment.
Context
What is the World Data Organization?
It is a newly established international body focused on data development and governance. Reports describe it as a professional, non-governmental, non-profit organization intended to support global cooperation on how data is used and governed 光明网,news.cn,China News.
What does the organization say it wants to do?
Its stated purpose is to bridge the data divide, unlock data value and support digital economic growth. Organizers say it will work on areas such as capacity building, rules exchange, technical coordination and industry cooperation to improve data access, use and protection 光明网,news.cn.
Who is involved in the organization?
Its membership is reported to include companies, universities, think tanks, international organizations and financial institutions connected to the global data sector 81.cn,news.cn,China Daily.
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