WORLD LITERATURE READERS ORGANIZATION
A clear, independent and internationally minded framework for bringing languages, cultures, writers and ideas together beyond borders.
Purpose & Mandate
The Chairman, Chief Consultant and Advisory Council structure is designed to organize, develop and advance WLRO’s literary, cultural, research, translation, publishing and international cooperation activities in a structured, world-class manner.
- Connect world literature with diverse languages and cultures.
- Promote Bengali literature and literature in other languages internationally.
- Create opportunities for emerging and established writers.
- Encourage literary translation, research and publishing.
- Develop mentorship and fellowship opportunities for young writers.
- Safeguard literary values, freedom and creativity.
- Advance international literary dialogue and cross-cultural exchange.
The Leadership Framework
Founder & President and Chairman
Vision, leadership and international representation. These principal leadership roles provide strategic direction for WLRO’s long-term literary and cultural vision, institutional standing and international relationships. The President and Chairman are defined as equal in status and standing, with responsibilities centred on vision, leadership, representation and institutional prestige.
- Guide long-term literary and cultural priorities.
- Build relationships with international literary, cultural and educational institutions.
- Represent WLRO at conferences, festivals and significant cultural events.
- Contribute to policy-level approval of major initiatives, awards, fellowships and international projects.
- Support literary freedom, human values, multiculturalism and linguistic diversity.
- Encourage institutional partnerships, MoUs and an annual President and Chairman’s Literary Lecture.
Chief Consultant
Literary policy, quality and programme development. The Chief Consultant serves as WLRO’s principal adviser on literary policy, intellectual matters, quality standards and programme development.
- Advise on literary policies and standards across poetry, fiction, novels, drama, essays, research and translation.
- Review the relevance and literary quality of projects.
- Develop frameworks and selection criteria for international literary awards.
- Identify promising writers and propose mentorship and development programmes.
- Build an international network of writers, poets, translators, editors and researchers.
- Advise on editorial policies, translation choices, fellowships, residencies and creative-writing programmes.
- Contribute to annual evaluation, future strategy and action planning.
Advisory Council
Expertise, research, translation, publishing and strategic advice. The Advisory Council is intended to operate as an independent literary think tank and advisory body. Members offer policy-level, academic, literary and strategic guidance from their areas of expertise, and may independently propose initiatives and recommendations to the President.
Seven fields of expertise
01 · Poetry & Creative Writing
Poetry programmes, workshops, masterclasses, new-writer discovery and international creative-writing initiatives.
02 · Translation & Multilingual Literature
Cross-language projects, translator training and fellowships, and introducing world literature to readers in local languages.
03 · Publishing & Editorial
Anthologies, literary journals, digital publications, international publishing partnerships and editorial standards.
04 · Literary Research & Heritage
Research, literary archives, preservation of manuscripts and rare works, and the study of writers, history and cultural heritage.
05 · International Literary Relations
Institutional cooperation, literary exchanges, international guests, conferences and cross-border cultural dialogue.
06 · Youth & Emerging Writers
Young-writer fellowships, emerging-writer programmes, mentorships, university links and an annual young writers conference.
07 · Digital & New Literature
Digital literary magazines, podcasts, audiobooks, online festivals, digital archives and thoughtful discussion of technology and literature.
Across all fields, the Council’s role is advisory and independent: to strengthen literary quality, widen access and encourage meaningful international exchange.
Awards & Honours
Under the guidance and recommendation of the Advisory Council, WLRO may establish awards and honours that recognize literary achievement, translation, emerging talent and lifelong contribution.
- WLRO World Literary Award
- WLRO International Poetry Award
- WLRO Translation Award
- WLRO Young Writer Award
- WLRO Emerging Poet Award
- WLRO Literary Excellence Award
- WLRO Lifetime Achievement Award
- WLRO International Literary Honour
All awards and honours are to uphold transparency, independent judging, merit, fairness and international standards.
Fellowships & Residencies
Writers Fellowship
Support for selected writers’ literary research, professional development and creative work.
Translation Fellowship
Dedicated support for translators and the movement of literature across languages.
Literary Residency
A period of focused creative work in another country or cultural community.
Young Writers Mentorship: a long-term programme connecting experienced literary figures with young and emerging writers.
International Literary Festival
WLRO may organize an annual international literary festival bringing writers, readers, translators, researchers and cultural communities into dialogue.
Possible programme elements include international poetry readings, authors’ dialogues, writers’ conferences, translation forums, literary lectures, book launches, award ceremonies, young writers’ forums and cross-cultural literary exchange.
Ethical Principles & Independence
Every leader and Advisory Council member is expected to uphold literary freedom, freedom of expression, linguistic and cultural diversity, non-discrimination, transparency, integrity, disclosure of conflicts of interest and respect for intellectual property and copyright.
Literary evaluation must remain free from undue political, personal or financial influence. The Advisory Council should be able to offer professional assessments and recommendations independently of personal preference, political pressure or external interference.
Meetings, Reporting & Annual Strategy
- Founder & President and Chairman: strategic meetings with executive leadership as needed, with joint guidance on major institutional and literary matters.
- Chief Consultant: review of literary activities at least quarterly, with recommendations for improvement and future development.
- Advisory Council: two to four formal meetings each year, plus special meetings when necessary. Important recommendations should be documented and preserved.
- Annual Literary Strategy & Action Plan: yearly priorities for international projects, translation, publishing, fellowships, festivals, awards, youth programmes, research, digital initiatives and partnerships.
Tenure & Institutional Continuity
The terms of office for the Chairman, Chief Consultant and Advisory Council members shall be determined by WLRO’s Constitution and policies. Reappointment may be considered in light of contribution, performance, commitment and the organization’s needs.
OUR SHARED PURPOSE
A global bridge through literature.
“To build a globally connected literary platform where languages, cultures, writers, and ideas meet beyond borders.”
In essence, WLRO seeks to create an international bridge among writers, literature, cultures and ideas beyond the boundaries of language.
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