Three-Body Digital Governance Model
The WDG framework operates on a Three-Body Digital Governance Model, ensuring a balanced, efficient, and inclusive approach to managing digital sovereignty. Each body has distinct roles and responsibilities, maintaining checks and balances while fostering collaboration.
Global and Local Implementation
Global Integration
Principles, standards, and frameworks are globally established by WDG to ensure consistency across nations. Learn more about global integration.
Local Implementation
Each country's three-body system operates independently, applying WDG's principles within its unique legal, social, and technological environment.
Governing Body
The policymaking and regulatory authority within the WDG framework.
- Draft and enforce policies
- Oversee National Data Custodian
- Certify and audit compliance
- Arbitrate disputes
Utility Body
The operational and technical arm of the WDG framework.
- Manage data infrastructure
- Ensure interoperability
- Implement technology standards
- Support use cases
Community Body
The participatory and citizen-focused arm of the WDG framework.
- Citizen empowerment
- Public consultation
- Advocate for inclusivity
- Drive local initiatives
Key Interactions Between the Three Bodies
Collaborative Governance
The Governing Body establishes regulations, the Utility Body operationalizes them, and the Community Body ensures public alignment and accountability.
Checks and Balances
Each body monitors and supports the others to prevent overreach or inefficiency.
Unified Goals
Together, the three bodies work towards achieving digital sovereignty, ethical AI deployment, and equitable digital empowerment globally.