BCIU is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Portfolio, a dedicated initiative designed to respond to the expanding digital dialogue that is shaping economies and governments around the world. As the digital revolution continues to accelerate, BCIU has seen a growing need across both the public and private sectors for a platform that addresses the key issues surrounding technological advancement. The Digital Portfolio provides a structured framework for meaningful, cross-sector dialogue focused on the most pressing issues of digital transformation.

Addressing hunger goes far beyond food distribution — it requires navigating the root causes of the food system disruptions that magnify vulnerability. Interconnected global challenges, such as conflict and natural disasters or constraints on sustainable development, make solving food insecurity incredibly complex. As these factors increase pressure on already vulnerable communities, building resilient food systems and ensuring sustainable solutions requires a multifaceted approach.

For nearly two decades, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Trade Winds Conference has served as the premier government-led forum, helping U.S. companies expand their global footprints. This April, BCIU will lead a delegation at Trade Winds 2025 in São Paulo, blending access to U.S. commercial diplomats, networking sessions and conference events with a parallel high-level agenda. Following the main event, the delegation will continue to Brasília for two additional days of meetings and engagements.

While philanthropy frequently funds workforce readiness initiatives, there is not yet a strong focus on preparing individuals with the skills necessary for the expanding number of green-sector jobs. To build an inclusive, resilient economy, more workers will need to develop and strengthen the green skills increasingly needed to navigate this growing green economy.

Over the past three decades, Bulgaria has seen significant transformation, evolving from a centralized, planned economy to one that is highly deregulated, entrepreneur friendly and securely anchored in the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 2024 Washington Summit, set to take place in Washington, DC, this week on July 9 and promises to be a critical moment in the Alliance’s history.