Ivan Ivanov, Chairman of the Executive Board of ICAC, attended The World Forum on Democracy & Peace 2024, held from July 26th to 28th in Berlin. The forum, themed “United in Advancing Development, Democracy, and Peace,” gathered esteemed figures from international politics and academia. Attendees included diplomatic and political representatives, scholars, academics, and young professionals, all united to inspire new ways of thinking and foster innovative and original ideas through interdisciplinary dialogue.

The event was organized by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1999 in the USA, with headquarters in the USA and Germany.

In his address, Ivanov tackled the pressing issue of “democratic recession.” He explored the challenges facing democratic institutions worldwide and the importance of revitalizing democratic values in the face of rising authoritarianism.

Beyond his address, Ivanov also moderated sessions with several high-profile leaders:

Catherine Ashton: Former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and First Vice-President of the European Commission.

Mladen Ivanic: Former Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Natalia Gavrilita: Former Prime Minister of Moldova.

Meenakshi Lekhi: Former Minister of State for External Affairs of India.

These sessions delved into critical

issues in international politics and peacebuilding.