The Digital Cooperation Organization is a global multilateral body that seeks to enable digital prosperity by accelerating sustainable growth of the digital economy and fostering cooperation on shared digital challenges. It was founded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2020, and has since grown to 18 member states, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Djibouti, the Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda and Syria, with Tajikistan as an associate member. The organization encourages cooperation among member states on digital innovation and governance.
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Founding DateRelease is datelined Nov. 27, 2020 and says the launch was on Thursday, so 26 November 2020 is inferred; dco.org gives only November 2020 Classification
Institution SubtypeInternational Organization (Non-Financial) 1 Founding Year Geography
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1. Digital Cooperation Organization: Bridging the Digital Divide: Inside the Mission of the Digital Cooperation Organization
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an intergovernmental body committed to enabling digital prosperity for all
2. Digital Cooperation Organization: About the Digital Cooperation Organization
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permanent headquarters is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3. Digital Cooperation Organization: official website home page
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The DCO was founded in November 2020
4. PR Newswire: Five nations unite to launch the Digital Cooperation Organization
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior government officials from several nations patronized the launch of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Thursday
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