Lebanese Republic Signs DCO Charter, Advancing Digital Economy Cooperation
The Lebanese Republic has officially signed the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Charter, marking a significant step towards becoming a full member state. This signing ceremony took place in Riyadh, where H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi, Lebanon’s Minister of Displaced Persons and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, formally handed the signed charter to DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya. Concurrently, Lebanon and the DCO launched the Lebanon Digital Prosperity Plan (DPP). This plan is designed to translate Lebanon's national digital priorities into actionable initiatives across various sectors, including digital policy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. The DCO, founded in 2020, is an intergovernmental body focused on fostering an inclusive and sustainable digital economy, currently comprising 16 member states with a combined GDP of nearly USD 3.5 trillion and a market of over 800 million people.
