New World Data Organization in Beijing Aims to Boost Governance Cooperation

World Data Organization Beijing was formally established after its first general meeting, where members adopted the charter and elected the first council and board of supervisors, according to the preparatory committee.

The newly elected council then chose the organisation’s leadership and approved key rules and systems.

The World Data Organization Beijing said it aims to promote global data development and governance, support compliant and secure cross-border data use, and help narrow the data divide.

Secretary-General Yang Jie said the body would focus on capacity building, regulatory exchange, technology collaboration and industrial cooperation, while UN official Muhammadou M.O. Kah said it could help countries participate more fully in global data governance decisions.