ICO (International Communication Organization) is a multi-stakeholder platform developing open, neutral, and inclusive digital trust standards for cultural products, specialty agricultural goods, geographical indications, and intangible cultural heritage.
ICO operates at the intersection of international standards, digital verification, and cross-cultural trust. Our work is endorsed by multiple UN frameworks:
- 🏛️ UN Global Digital Compact — Endorsed Signatory
- 📚 UNESCO Media & Information Literacy Alliance — Member
- 🌍 UN Internet Governance Forum — DC-JAMC Dynamic Coalition Member
- 📋 UN Digital Cooperation Portal — Listed Initiative (ID: 1643)
| Repository | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| dpp-cq-standard | Digital Product Passport — Cultural Quality standard framework. W3C DID + Verifiable Credentials + ZKP. | 🟢 Active — Public Review until 2026-08-20 |
| oppscc-verifier | Open-source verification reference implementation for DPP-CQ. NFC/QR consumer verification. | 🟢 Active |
| Repository | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| icopc | International Credential of Press Correspondents — Digital identity verification protocol for journalists worldwide. | 🟢 Active |
| Repository | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| gicdp | Global Initiative for Cultural & Digital Preservation — Charter, governance documents, and founding member records. | 🔒 Private — Under Formation |
| Platform | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| DPP-CQ Standard Portal | www.icoun.org/dpp-cq/ | Official standard documentation |
| Product Verification | verify.oppscc.org.cn | Consumer-facing NFC/QR verification |
| Certificate Verification | verify.icoun.org | Institution certificate lookup |
| ICOPC Press Credential | icopc.icoun.org | International journalist credential |
| Oriental Excellence | oppscc.org.cn | Brand & certification portal |
Our systems follow a unified three-layer architecture:
Define the Standard → Certify the Quality → Verify the Trust
(Open Spec) (Independent Body) (Public Platform)
This applies to both product passports (DPP-CQ) and human credentials (ICOPC).
- Standards & Documentation: CC BY 4.0
- Reference Implementations: Apache 2.0
- Organization: www.icoun.org
- DPP-CQ Inquiries: dpp-cq@icoun.org
- Press & Media: info@icoun.org
"Quality Verified. Trust Delivered."