Strategic Partners & Stakeholders
The Forum's impact depends on meaningful collaboration across sectors, borders, and disciplines. Our partnerships bring together the institutions shaping the future of the global digital economy.
The Global Digital Economy Forum operates through a structured partnership model designed to ensure diverse perspectives inform our research, policy recommendations, and governance frameworks. Our partners span international organisations, academic institutions, private-sector leaders, and government agencies across more than 40 countries.
Strategic Partners
Organisations that provide sustained institutional support and collaborate closely with the Forum on flagship initiatives, research programmes, and governance frameworks.
World Bank Group
International OrganisationInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU)
UN AgencyOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
International OrganisationBank for International Settlements (BIS)
International OrganisationKnowledge Partners
Leading academic institutions and research organisations that contribute scholarly expertise, participate in peer review, and co-develop research publications.
Oxford Internet Institute
Academic InstitutionMIT Digital Currency Initiative
Research CentreNational University of Singapore — Centre for AI & Data Governance
Academic InstitutionBrookings Institution
Think TankChatham House
Think TankIndustry Partners
Private-sector organisations committed to advancing responsible digital economy governance through technical expertise, pilot projects, and financial support.
Microsoft
TechnologyMastercard
Financial ServicesEricsson
TelecommunicationsAccenture
Professional ServicesGovernment & Regulatory Partners
National governments, regulatory authorities, and multilateral bodies that participate in the Forum's policy dialogues and contribute to the development of governance frameworks.
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Central Bank / RegulatorEuropean Commission — DG CONNECT
GovernmentUK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
GovernmentAfrican Union Commission
Regional BodyCollaboration Framework
GDEF partnerships are governed by a transparent Collaboration Framework that ensures all engagements align with the Forum's mission of inclusive, evidence-based governance. Key principles include:
Independence
All research and policy recommendations are developed independently. No partner exercises editorial control over the Forum's publications or positions.
Transparency
Partnership arrangements, funding sources, and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed in accordance with the Forum's Governance & Accountability Charter.
Mutual Benefit
Partnerships are structured to deliver value to all parties while advancing the Forum's public-interest mission and the partner's strategic objectives.
Inclusivity
The Forum actively seeks partnerships that enhance geographic, sectoral, and disciplinary diversity, with particular emphasis on engaging institutions from the Global South.
Become a Partner
We welcome expressions of interest from organisations aligned with the Forum's mission. To explore partnership opportunities, please contact our Partnerships team.
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