GYDA Governance Board

01 | Duty of the Governing Board

1. Facilitate the Effective Organization of Council Meetings
   Ensures productive and efficient Council sessions through meticulous planning and coordination.
   • Develop Comprehensive Agendas: Craft detailed agendas that reflect the strategic priorities and diverse perspectives of member states, ensuring efficient and focused deliberations.
   • Manage Logistical Coordination: Oversee the logistical arrangements for Council meetings, including venue selection, interpretation services, and documentation translation, to ensure seamless participation across languages and time zones.
   • Ensure Timely Distribution of Meeting Materials: Prepare and distribute all relevant meeting materials, including reports, proposals, and background documents, well in advance to enable informed decision-making.
2. Ensure the Effective Conveyance and Implementation of Council Resolutions
   Translates Council decisions into actionable directives and monitors their execution.
   • Clearly Communicate Council Directives: Translate Council resolutions into actionable directives for the executive body, ensuring clarity and precision in language and intent.
   • Establish Implementation Frameworks: Develop detailed implementation frameworks, including timelines, responsibilities, and resource allocations, to guide the executive body in executing Council decisions.
   • Monitor and Report on Progress: Implement a robust monitoring and reporting system to track the progress of resolution implementation, providing regular updates to the Council and member states.
3. Serve as a Standing Council for Inter-sessional Decision-Making on Non-Major Issues
   Provides continuous guidance and makes necessary decisions between Council sessions.
   • Address Urgent Operational Matters: Respond promptly to urgent operational matters that arise between Council sessions, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the organization's work.
   • Provide Guidance on Policy Interpretation: Offer guidance and clarification on the interpretation and application of existing policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization.
   • Approve Minor Administrative and Financial Actions: Approve minor administrative and financial actions, such as budget adjustments and contract extensions, within established parameters, to facilitate smooth operations.

02 | Members of Governing Board

Executive Director

Allan Han

• UNITAR-SG Joint Secretary-General
• 10+ years in national media and Fortune 500 executive leadership

Director

Cecilia Lane

• Data Science, Graduate School of Tsinghua University
• Worked in leading venture capital since 2021, with a focus on fintech and next-generation smart industry.

Director

Jing Zhang

• Former President of the Global Chinese Scholars Alliance and PR lead at the China Cultural Center in Paris
• Highly experienced in international event organization, media relations, and government liaison, with a proven record of hosting state leaders and delivering impactful public diplomacy.