First IDO reference model empowers organizations to drive positive change and sustainable growth
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Business Architecture Guild®, an international community of business architecture practitioners with members in over 100 countries, is proud to announce the release of the International Development Organization (IDO) Business Architecture Reference Model v1.0.
The release of IDO Reference Model v1.0 is a significant milestone, offering mission-based, member-funded organizations a solid business architecture baseline to develop and deploy initiatives that contribute to the economic, social, and political development of countries and communities around the world, fostering global progress and sustainable growth.
Key features include:
Mission-Based Focus: Tailored to help IDOs address critical priorities such as poverty alleviation, quality healthcare and education, humanitarian aid, human rights, sustainability, and economic growth.
Reference Model Coverage: Encompasses capability, value stream, information, and stakeholder mappings, providing a holistic framework to effectively plan and execute development initiatives.
Collaboration and Independence: Enables IDOs to work independently and collaboratively with governments, NGOs, the private sector, academia, and international bodies, leveraging diverse resources and expertise to maximize impact.
According to IDO team co-lead, Harshita Challani, “The IDO reference model delivers transformative value by creating standardized frameworks that enable organizations to operate more efficiently, share knowledge effectively, and achieve better outcomes.”
Team co-lead, Kaat Vannieuwenborgh of WaterAid, added, “The diversity of the team behind this model is truly inspiring. It reflects the global nature of our mission as an international development organization.”
The Guild is dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations with future efforts focused on delivering an IDO Reference Model Companion Guide to help organizations leverage the model on a wide range of strategic initiatives. The team is open to Guild member volunteers with a shared passion for promoting and advancing IDO-related efforts worldwide.
The IDO Reference Model is free to Guild members for use within their organization. For more information, please visit the Business Architecture Guild’s website.
About the Business Architecture Guild®
The Business Architecture Guild® is an international, not-for-profit, member-based association that provides valuable resources to business leaders, practitioners, and others interested in the field. The Guild is the source for A Guide to the Business Architecture Body of Knowledge® (BIZBOK® Guide) and exclusive provider of the Certified Business Architect® certification program.
SOURCE The Business Architecture Guild
