What do we do?
Foster Digital Object Architecture standards
We foster Digital Object Architecture standards that enable interoperability between information systems, and make reference software implementations publicly available for further development and adoption.
Kindle and promote pilot Digital Object Architecture applications
We kickstart and engage in the application of the Digital Object Architecture across many countries, domains, and industries through pilot efforts that are in public interest.
Provide administration of the Global Handle Registry
We oversee the administration of the Global Handle Registry®. We also credential stakeholders from various countries as Multi-Primary Administrators, who can then use or enable others to use identifier and resolution services using the Handle System.
Jonathan Clark
It is with great sadness that the DONA Foundation announces the passing of Jonathan Clark on August 11th 2026. Jonathan was a highly valued Board member and, for many years, the DOI Foundation’s “Managing Agent” and Multi Primary System Administrator. He was a colleague that understood and championed our technology and infrastructure for managing information in the Internet.
The DONA Foundation and its community will sorely miss Jonathan’s expertise, his experience, his insights, his advice, as well as his friendship. He left us all far too early!
The DONA Foundation
