Institutional proposal / 01
Governance follows agreement, not aspiration
Proposed structure
Distinct responsibilities. Clear accountability.
The model separates state-level decisions, institutional administration, specialist advice and independent oversight. Final powers and appointments would be negotiated by participating states.
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Assembly of member states
Participating states would define the mandate and exercise their agreed rights through an assembly, if a founding instrument enters into force.
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Governing council
A council is proposed to provide strategic direction and accountable institutional governance, under arrangements negotiated by participating states.
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Executive secretariat
A professional secretariat is proposed to coordinate enquiries, records, advisory assignments and the administration of the organization.
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Specialist advisory councils
Independent specialists would contribute evidence and sector knowledge. Advisory councils would not exercise sovereign authority.
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Independent oversight
An independent ethics and audit function is proposed to review integrity, conflicts of interest and institutional accountability.
Two forms of participation
State membership
Only governments acting through their authorized representatives could consider state membership. An exploratory meeting or advisory request creates no membership or public mandate. Any state participation would follow a negotiated founding instrument and domestic approval procedures.
Expert network
Experts may apply to contribute knowledge to the proposed network. Membership is free, subject to review and written confirmation, and distinct from state membership. It does not confer appointment, diplomatic status or authority to represent a government.
Recruitment ambition
A network to be built
The proposal aims to engage 20 founding conveners, 50–100 council and programme leaders, and at least 1,000 advisors worldwide. These are targets, not confirmed appointments or statutory offices.
Institutional integrity
Advice without purchased influence
Experts disclose relevant conflicts before assignments. Contributions must not buy influence over advice or appointments. The responsible institution retains its decisions and selects those who implement them.
Read the founding proposal
The founding document explains the proposed membership pathways, advisory process and limits of authority.