Who We Are
The IDCA Global Foundation is an independent, mission-driven foundation dedicated to advancing digital equity by supporting the development of sovereign digital infrastructure, institutional capacity, and future-ready skills.
Our Goal
The IDCA Global Foundation was established to help bridge this gap—supporting countries in moving from connectivity to capability by strengthening institutions, developing human capital, and enabling responsible governance of digital systems.
Our Purpose
The Foundation’s purpose is to translate global digital commitments into practical, country-level outcomes that support inclusive growth, economic resilience, and shared prosperity.
How the Foundation Operates
The IDCA Global Foundation operates as a neutral platform for collaboration, working alongside governments, development partners, academia, and the private sector to mobilize expertise and align resources.
The Foundation emphasizes:
Country-led engagement and ownership
Long-term institutional strengthening
Practical implementation and measurable outcomes
Alignment with international norms and best practices
Global Alignment
The Foundation’s work is aligned with internationally recognized digital development frameworks, including the UN Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact.
Through this alignment, the IDCA Global Foundation supports coherence between global objectives and national digital strategies, helping ensure that international commitments translate into meaningful progress on the ground.
Governance and Leadership
The IDCA Global Foundation is guided by an experienced leadership and governance structure that brings together expertise across digital infrastructure, policy, development finance, and institutional capacity building.
The Foundation’s governance model reflects its commitment to neutrality, accountability, and collaboration in support of the public interest.
IDCA Global Foundation Chairman - Chairman & CEO at International Data Center Authority (IDCA)
Mehdi Paryavi
IDCA Global Foundation CEO - Senior Advisor, Investment and Enterprise at UN Trade & Development
Dr. Simona Anamaria Marinescu
IDCA Global Foundation Board Member - Founder and Director at Burrell Trust & Burrell Family Office
Alan Burrell
IDCA Global Foundation Board Member - Managing Director WeThink Group
Grace Mathew
IDCA Global Foundation Board Member - Managing Director at Bisk Ventures
