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organizational context \u2014 are recognized for the strategic value they create, supported by a globally accepted competency framework, and empowered by internationally recognized credentials.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vm-card mission\">\r\n <div class=\"vm-card-label\">Our Mission<\/div>\r\n <h3>\"To establish, advance, and promote the global standard for business development as a profession.\"<\/h3>\r\n <p>The BDA fulfills its mission by developing and maintaining the BDA BoCK\u2122 competency framework, issuing globally recognized certifications (BDA-CP\u2122 and BDA-SCP\u2122), building a vibrant global community of BD professionals, and advocating for the recognition of BD as a formal, structured profession worldwide.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"reveal\" style=\"text-align:center\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Core Values<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">What We Stand For<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\" style=\"margin:0 auto\">The BDA's core values guide every decision, every standard, and every interaction \u2014 ensuring that the BDA consistently delivers on its mission with integrity and excellence.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"values-grid reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"value-card\">\r\n <div class=\"value-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>Global Perspective<\/h4>\r\n <p>We think and act globally \u2014 ensuring that BDA standards, credentials, and community are relevant and accessible to BD professionals in every part of the world.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"value-card\">\r\n <div class=\"value-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" 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