The theme is hot and always welcomed in Brazil. Political parties, democracy and social policy. Professor Frances Hagopian, visiting professor for Brazil Studies in the Department of Government at Harvard University will lecture at the Centro Ruth Cardoso in São Paulo, on Sept 29th. Titled “Partidos programáticos, democracia participativa e mudança da política social no Brasil”,Continue reading “Harvard professor and former president Cardoso debate in São Paulo”
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Corporate governance research shows growth of legal services in Brazil
The Who is Who Legal Report on Corporate Governance highlights that Brazil has increased significantly the number of lawyers in the past 12 months. More deals and business boost the demand for legal services. What is moving the market The flagship infrastructure programme aimed at stimulating development and boosting expansion, is creating a lot of work forContinue reading “Corporate governance research shows growth of legal services in Brazil”
Time to cool down? Is Brazilian economy overheated?
One starts to wonder if it Brazilian economy is overheated. The Economist for one, came with an article – Too Hot (2/6/11) Latin America’s biggest economy is more fragile than it appears. The Economist point is mainly this: the Brazilian government has a big head and risks not doing a good job implementing reforms that are needed. On that,Continue reading “Time to cool down? Is Brazilian economy overheated?”
Festival of Brazilian documentaires in Paris
This poor Frenchman, divided between Paris and Rio de Janeiro wishes to share an event… Voilá a Brazilian Festival Made in Paris! From 13 to 19 June 2011, the association “Autres Brésils” presents the 7th edition of the ‘Brésil en mouvements” (Brazil in Movement), the main event dedicated to Brazilian social documentary in Europe. The festival is characterized by seven days of screenings, discussions and meetings about documentary films to strengthen ties between France and Brazil. What is on the agenda: •14 juin : Changement climatique : défis et alternatives (Climat change: challengesContinue reading “Festival of Brazilian documentaires in Paris”
The US could double visits from Brazil and Chile. Do they want to?
The United States could double visits from Brazil and Chile in one year and generate $10.3 billion in new tourism revenue. In 2010, 1.2 million Brazilians visited the United States, injecting $5.9 billion into the American economy. economy.That would mean creating 95,100 new American jobs. What needs to be done? Extend to these countries the visa-waiverContinue reading “The US could double visits from Brazil and Chile. Do they want to?”