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  LIDL'S BUSINESS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  The sustainable development of international retail chains is of key importance for their effective functioning in different markets. This report examines Lidl as an international chain operating in the field of trade, with a focus on its sustainable development. The purpose of the study is to provide recommendations for improving the sustainable ... The sustainable development of international retail chains is of key importance for their effective functioning in different markets. This report examines Lidl as an international chain operating in the field of trade, with a focus on its sustainable development. The purpose of the study is to provide recommendations for improving the sustainable development of the chain in Bulgaria.

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  VULNERABILITIES IN THE CYBERSPACE AND THEIR IMPACT ON SMES

  This article is intended to provide a brief theoretical overview of the cyber vulnerabilities that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the subsequent economic impacts. The main objective is to analyze the most common vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems, and as a result, to formulate recommendations for improving ... This article is intended to provide a brief theoretical overview of the cyber vulnerabilities that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the subsequent economic impacts. The main objective is to analyze the most common vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems, and as a result, to formulate recommendations for improving digital protection. The approach includes an analysis of secondary sources, a thematic review of the available literature, and a risk assessment using a simplified economic model. By default, SMEs that do not implement basic cybersecurity measures are vulnerable to all types of emerging threats. Small and medium-sized enterprises often do not treat cybersecurity as a priority, which differentiates them from larger organizations that have substantial budgets and specialized teams.

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  INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES: THE EVOLVING DYNAMICS OF SINO-CONGOLESE COOPERATION UNDER THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

  The Belt and Road Initiative has become a signature instrument for the Chinese government in promoting global trade and economic integration. A new model of cooperation based on the Belt and Road Initiative, such as �infrastructure-for-resources� agreements, has been utilized in China�s collaboration with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ... The Belt and Road Initiative has become a signature instrument for the Chinese government in promoting global trade and economic integration. A new model of cooperation based on the Belt and Road Initiative, such as �infrastructure-for-resources� agreements, has been utilized in China�s collaboration with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The article examines the economic feasibility and repercussions of the model by using the copper mining sector in the DRC. By using the case study of Sino-Congolese cooperation, the study demonstrates how investments in road, railway, and public utility infrastructure have unleashed the potential of mineral resources to the benefit of both parties.