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).

ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. Since 1914, ICMA has provided technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community. The management decisions made by ICMA's nearly 8,000 members affect more than 100 million individuals in thousands of communities--from small towns with populations of a few hundred to metropolitan areas serving several million.

FLGR is non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 1995. It is an independent professional resource center supporting local democracy and offers customized and need-based information, expertise and assistance, provokes innovations in local self-government, acts as a mediator and builds a broad network of domestic and international partners.