The Bulgarian Local Economic Development Partnership: 
www.invest.bg

Local Governments Working Together to Foster Sustainable Economic Growth

I Abstract
II Introduction and Background 
III From the Bulgaria Technical Twinning Program to the Bulgaria Local Economic Development Partnership 
IV The Role of USAID, ICMA and FLGR in the Development of the LEDP 
V Key Results 

Many thanks to those donors who make Technical Twinning Database possible.
Source: Facilitated by the Foundation for Local Government Reform, Sofia, Bulgaria


Today Bulgarian Local Economic Development Partnership (BLEDP) is an Association of professionals representing the leading middle size Bulgarian municipalities and is encouraging the private sector investment in the cities of Bulgaria. Recent BLEDP members are the municipalities of: Aksakovo,Vratza, Gorna Malina, Gorna Oryahovitza, Dobrich, Kneja, Lovetch, Mezdra, Montana, Pleven, Plovdiv, Rousse, Sevlievo, Silistra, Stara Zagora, Strazhiza, Teteven. Our members are committed to establishing a fair, open and business friendly environment to prospective investors.

Whether you are a starter or looking to expand your business it really makes no difference, because you will be able to rely on tailor-made support from our local economic development officers at regional level!

We are open to create new partnerships and will:

- Ensure quick and convenient access to available sites and buildings
- Provide you with accurate business data
- Help you find the right location in Bulgaria and gain the competitive edge
- Facilitate you meeting Bulgarian policy makers and pro-business local officials

BLEDP is a joint initiative of the International City/County Management Association, Washington, DC (ICMA) and the Foundation for Local Government Reform (FLGR), Bulgaria. The formation of the Partnership was made possible through funding provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).