Kazakhstan Joins Digital Cooperation Organization, Membership Expands to 24 Countries
Key Points
- Kazakhstan's DCO candidacy was approved on August 28, member count to rise from 16 to 24.
- The new structure will cover 980 million people and 12% of the global population.
- This marks the DCO's first expansion into Central Asia and a new regional digital cooperation axis.
- Membership will take effect after Kazakhstan completes internal procedures and deposits the ratification instrument.
By the Numbers
Kazakhstan has been accepted as a new member state of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The Organization's Council approved Kazakhstan's candidacy on August 28, alongside Albania, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Zambia. This move will increase DCO membership from 16 to 24, enabling it to cover 980 million people, corresponding to approximately 12% of the global population.
The DCO is the first international organization dedicated to accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital economy. Kazakhstan's accession marks the DCO's first expansion into Central Asia and signals the creation of a new regional axis for digital cooperation. DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya emphasized that the rules of the digital economy are being written now, and those not participating in this process will be forced to adopt them.
The candidacy approval initiates the formal membership process. Kazakhstan's membership will enter into force after it completes internal ratification procedures and deposits the instrument of ratification in accordance with the DCO's founding documents. Established in 2020, the DCO currently brings together 16 countries and a population of over 800 million; its agenda focuses on promoting digital inclusion, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cooperation in the digital economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)?
- The DCO is the first independent international organization, established in 2020, dedicated to accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital economy.
- Which countries are joining the DCO alongside Kazakhstan?
- Albania, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Zambia received candidacy approval; Tajikistan will also join as an Associate Member.
- When will Kazakhstan's DCO membership enter into force?
- Kazakhstan's membership will begin after it completes internal ratification processes and deposits the instrument of ratification in accordance with the DCO founding documents.
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