The structure of DSRA will be with two co-chairs. These co-chairs will:

· Work out the annual plan for Digital Silk Road Alliance;

· Assist in the identification of countries that shall become members of the Alliance.

· In such countries, assist in the identification of research institutions that shall become members of the Alliance.

· When necessary, establish temporary scientific working groups to advice about the operation of the Alliance.

· Suggest the organization of special research meetings to discuss a Digital Earth theme relevant for the geographical region.

· Assist in the identification of scientific experts that can come to such scientific meetings to make a keynote, assist with training, talk about the activities of their institutions, etc.

· Liaise with ISDE Governing Bodies as much as possible and coordinate all activities of the Alliance fully on-line with ISDE goals, objectives and strategy.

· Report back on activities implemented to the ISDE Governing Bodies.

A secretariat for Digital Silk Road Alliance will be set up under the ISDE Secretariat and will serve the Co-Chairs.