VISION
Quality of life and fulfilment of humankind’s potential. We enable people to discover and develop their potential and direct their efforts for a positive impact on society.
MISSION
BASD International’s mission is to to foster the well-being of all human beings by promoting sustainable economic development, inter-cultural dialogue, and facilitating access to life long learning, especially in the developing nations of Western Balkans. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We promote lasting change by:
- Assisting local communities, governmental institutions and international organizations implement programs that directly support sustainable development initiative, especially in the field of education
- Strengthening capacity for sustainable economic and social development
- Providing economic opportunity and life long learning
- Make business more socially aware and responsive to the needs of society in the international arena
- Creating opportunities for exposure and interaction between people of different cultures and nations
- Scalability, through partner organizations and networks
- Influencing policy decisions at all levels
- Addressing discrimination in all its forms
- Encouraging a high level of cooperative reflection on the integration of ecological principles and traditional values in the economic planning and legal framework of developing economies.
Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.
VALUES
The values below reflect the BASD’s beliefs about the role and the impact we strive for. The values guide what we do, why we do it, and how we do it.
- Activating Commitment - Delivering results with the resources we have is of the utmost importance - and we seek and share information about those results. We leave room for growth and change
- Demonstrating Integrity - We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our identity.
- Living Diversity - We show consideration and respect for social, cultural and political differences and individual differences in all cooperation, other cultures and traditions. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual.
- Enjoying Participation - We realise human potential and encourage a good working environment and professional development among our people. We work towards all people gaining influence on development affecting their own lives.
- Striving for Excellence - We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve.
- Acting Sustainably - We act in a way that is sustainable for our organisation and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations.