Public Lecture by H.E. Stefano Baldi, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Bulgaria

At the event in the Ceremonial Hall attended Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milanka Slavova, Vice Rector for Education in the EQD of Bachelor and Lifelong Learning, Prof. Dr. Polya Katsamunska, Vice Dean for Quality and International Cooperation of the Management and Administration Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander Valkov, Head of the Public Administration Department, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denitsa Gorchilova, Scientific Secretary of the Department, lecturers and students.

In his presentation H.E. Stefano Baldi made a comparative analysis between Bulgaria and Italy in 10 indicators basing on the results of international rankings in 150 countries of the world. He emphasized on his purpose to outline the positioning of both countries on the base of real data. 

The lecturer explained the term “indicator” and its importance for the elaboration of qualitative comparative analysis. We often take the information for granted or we miss it if we are not critical to the data given to us, pointed out the Ambassador. He focused on the results of Bulgaria and Italy in the international rankings in the following indicators: doing business, human development index, global competitiveness index, democracy, corruption perception index, freedom of press, global innovation index, global gender gap index and government development index.  

According to the international rankings data doing business in Bulgaria is easier than in Italy despite the amendments in the Investment Act of Italy. In regard of the global competitiveness index and corruption perception index the results of both countries are close.  

On behalf of the Rector of UNWE Prof. D.Sc.(Econ.) Statty Stattev a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his lecture was awarded to H.E. Stefano Baldi by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milanka Slavova (in the picture below).