Delyana Ivanova: BDB Supports Strategic Investments and Sustainable Economic Growth in Southeast Europe
Chair of the Supervisory Board participates in the opening session of the 3rd American Chambers Regional Economic Summit (ARES)
As Bulgaria's national development bank, BDB's mission is not only to provide financing, but also to remove barriers to investment, share risks, mobilize private capital, and build confidence in projects with the potential to deliver sustainable economic growth. This was stated by Delyana Ivanova, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB), during the opening session of the 3rd American Chambers Regional Economic Summit (ARES).
The event was organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, together with the American Chambers of Commerce in Türkiye and Greece. It was held in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to Delyana Ivanova, investors rarely assess the countries of Southeast Europe individually. Instead, they evaluate the region as a whole—its markets, infrastructure, human capital, and investment opportunities.
"The stronger the economic ties between our countries become, the more attractive each of them will be as an investment destination," she emphasized.
The Chair of BDB's Supervisory Board noted that, in today's economic environment, development finance extends far beyond the provision of loans. It encompasses building sustainable partnerships, combining public and private capital, supporting strategic priorities, and directing investments toward projects that enhance long-term competitiveness.
According to her, development banks and international financial institutions play a pivotal role in this process. By working together, they can attract additional resources, share expertise, and mobilize significantly greater investment capital than any single institution could provide on its own.
"At the Bulgarian Development Bank, we support investments through a broad range of financial instruments. These include debt financing for growth and modernization, guarantees that improve access to financing, as well as equity participation when strategic investments require long-term partnerships and risk sharing," Delyana Ivanova added.
