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Business & Economic Development Committee
Business and Economic Development (BED) Committee
Building Connections. Creating Opportunities. Analyzing Policies. Advancing Economic Growth
Our Foundation
What Is BED?
The BPIA Business and Economic Development Committee connects a diverse network of professionals, students, policymakers, business and community leaders to foster knowledge exchange, advance business and economic growth, expand access to opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across communities.
Learn More About BED →We bring together a diverse network to:
Promote knowledge exchange
Expand access to economic opportunities
Explore policy issues shaping the global economy
Foster strategic partnerships
Support entrepreneurship and professional development
Our Strategic Pillars
Three Pillars:
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There Are Many Ways to Get Involved
How You Can Engage
Together we can expand our reach and multiply the impact
Join the Committee
Contribute your skills, ideas, expertise, and network to help advance the work of BED.
Join BED →Attend an Event
Join our conversations, speaker series, policy discussions, webinars and networking events.
Share an Idea
Have an idea for an event, discussion, research topic, partnership, or initiative? We welcome your input. Contact business@iabpia.org .
Partner With Us
We collaborate with partners across institutions, government, corporate, non-profits, academia, think tanks, business and professional networks. Interested in collaborating with us? Contact business@iabpia.org .
What Is Happening
Our Popular Programs
Annual BPIA–IMF Forum
Regional Economic Outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa
World Trade Organization:
The State of Play in International Trade
Professions Spotlight
Key Professions Driving Economic Development
BED IN ACTION
Events & Initiatives
Stay informed about recent programs, upcoming events, and ideas currently being explored by the BED Committee.
Recent Events
Highlights and insights from recent BED programs, discussions and engagements.
Upcoming Events
Save the date for our upcoming events and programs.
In the Pipeline
Ideas and initiatives currently being explored by the BED Committee.
In Development
Investing in Afro-Caribbean Markets
Caribbean Export Development Agency presents opportunities and resources for investing in Afro-Caribbean markets.
Concept
Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
The role of youth entrepreneurship programs in driving economic development and social change in Africa.
Partner Initiative
U.S.–China Trade Relations
A tabletop discussion on US-China Trade Relations in collaboration with our network partner NABEA (National Association for Black Engagement with Asia).
EVENT ARCHIVE
Event Recaps
Explore highlights, insights and outcomes from previous BED Committee programs, discussions and engagements.
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