Strategic Alliance Partner - SAP™
A non-operational partnership granted to regulatory, professional, or national-level entities that support BDA’s global positioning and enable its thought leadership through strategic access, policy alignment, or institutional endorsement.

ما هي شراكة التحالف الاستراتيجي؟
The Strategic Alliance Partner (SAP™) is the highest form of institutional collaboration with BDA. It is awarded to government ministries, national associations, chambers of commerce, and other influential organizations that play a vital role in promoting professional standards in business development.
- Partial or full adoption of BDA BoCK™ concepts
- Promote professional practices within its networks
- Cooperation in building joint national or professional frameworks
This partnership does not involve training delivery or certification rights. Instead, it reflects the partner's strategic role in expanding BDA’s presence, facilitating national or regional engagement, and embedding BDA BoCK™ concepts in broader professional or policy frameworks.
Partnership Requirements
- The applicant must be a government body, regulatory authority, national association, or equivalent.
- The entity must have a clear mandate in professional, economic, or organizational development.
- Submission of an official Letter of Interest outlining areas of collaboration with BDA.
- Willingness to undergo a strategic review by BDA’s institutional relations team.
- Alignment with the principles and positioning of BDA BoCK™.
- Use of the SAP™ logo limited to non-commercial, representational contexts.
- Active support in facilitating BDA’s outreach to professional or institutional networks.
- Agreement to review and renew the partnership terms based on evolving collaboration.
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Benefits of the Partnership
Global Institutional Recognition
Official designation as a Strategic Alliance Partner by BDA enhances the entity’s standing as a reference authority in professional development.
Participation in Policy and Framework Design
Opportunities to co-develop national or sectoral business development standards with BDA.
Thought Leadership Positioning
Affirms the entity’s role as a forward-thinking enabler of international professional practices.
Access to a Global Network
Integration into BDA’s strategic partner network for cross-border influence and collaboration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the partner use BDA’s logo?
Only the SAP™ mark may be used in official, non-commercial materials related to the partnership.
Does this partnership grant certification or training rights?
No. SAP™ is a non-operational alliance and does not involve delivery of BDA programs.
