Nicosia, Cyprus. The Digital Cooperation Organisation, of which Cyprus is a member, has launched its Global Expert Community, a new international platform designed to mobilise expertise and strengthen collaboration on high-impact digital initiatives across member states and beyond. The organisation said the initiative is intended to expand access to specialised knowledge and promote cross-border cooperation.
Platform for digital cooperation
The organisation said the launch marks a further step in its efforts to turn digital cooperation into practical action. As digital transformation continues to reshape economies and societies worldwide, the Global Expert Community is intended to bring together international perspectives and practical expertise to help develop innovative solutions and advance more inclusive and sustainable digital economies.
Secretary-General statement
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, said the growing complexity of digital challenges requires stronger international cooperation and broader access to expertise.
“Today’s digital challenges require stronger collaboration and access to diverse expertise,” AlYahya said.
“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 added.
AlYahya said the initiative aims to unite experts from different sectors and regions to accelerate knowledge exchange and foster international partnerships.
“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,” she said.
Areas of contribution
According to the organisation, experts participating in the Global Expert Community will contribute through activities aligned with DCO priorities. These include expert dialogues, strategic discussions, capacity-building programmes, advisory work, and the creation of practical knowledge resources intended to support informed decision-making and effective implementation.
Priority sectors
The network will cover a broad range of digital economy priority areas, including 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, and digital transformation and adoption.
