WDG Global Organizational Structure

The WDG global organizational structure integrates its Divisions (Authority, Audit, and Acceleration) with the in-nation governance model while leveraging the PROSE framework to ensure a unified approach to global and local governance.

WDG Global Divisions

WDG Authority

Certifies regulations in compliance with WDG principles and global standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish guardrails for AI, data, and virtual assets
  • Collaborate with in-nation Governing Bodies
  • Review and approve national regulatory frameworks
  • Define global governance standards

Integration with In-Nation Structure:

  • National Data Custodian: Direct collaboration on regulation certification
  • Policy Division: Guidance on regulatory frameworks
  • Data Operations: Standards implementation oversight

WDG Audit

Ensures compliance with certified regulations and maintains guardrails through regular assessments.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct compliance audits of in-nation bodies
  • Provide corrective action plans
  • Offer technical and procedural guidance
  • Monitor global compliance standards

Integration with In-Nation Structure:

  • Local Audit Committee: Coordination on audit schedules and methodologies
  • Technology Teams: Performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Citizen Engagement: Feedback resolution support

WDG Acceleration

Facilitates rapid implementation of WDG initiatives through resources, expertise, and funding.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with in-nation Utility Bodies
  • Fund digital education and AI deployment
  • Support national data utility projects
  • Connect nations with global technology providers

Integration with In-Nation Structure:

  • Technology Implementation: Infrastructure deployment support
  • Community Body: Training and outreach program support
  • Project Teams: Timeline and resource acceleration

Key Supporting Groups

Advisory Board

Provides strategic and financial guidance to align WDG's mission with global challenges.

Key Touchpoints:

  • Executive Leadership collaboration
  • National Advisory Board coordination
  • Strategy refinement
  • Funding allocation guidance

Decision Enablement Councils

Support operational alignment across PROSE framework components.

Key Functions:

  • Bridge global and in-nation bodies
  • Embed PROSE principles in operations
  • Enable decision-making processes
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing

PROSE Framework Integration

While PROSE serves as a conceptual framework guiding WDG's principles, it shapes divisional operations in the following ways:

  • Policy: Guides WDG Authority certification
  • Regulation: Informs WDG Audit assessments
  • Ontology: Structures data governance approaches
  • Standards: Ensures global compatibility
  • Ethics: Shapes acceleration guidelines

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