State reform and the privatization of a Brazilian champion: the case of Vale

Privatization is a controversial subject in Brazil. It has been so for a while. After the Petrobras scandals, the interest of the public role in the economy remains active. Vale is an historical case. Privatized in 1997, the company has evolved into the 2nd largest mining group. In this perspective, I presented a paper in the QuintoContinue reading “State reform and the privatization of a Brazilian champion: the case of Vale”

Brazilian top university aims international presence

Following the example of other universities around the world, the University of São Paulo (USP) launches an unprecedented program of internationalization. The program, called: “USP International” aims to strengthen the University’s presence abroad with offices in London, Boston and Singapore. Thinking about the future “I think that internationalization is a matter of life or death for theContinue reading “Brazilian top university aims international presence”

Harvard president to visit Brazil in March

Drew Gilpin Faust,  the first woman to serve as Harvard’s president, will meet members of Harvard’s community in São Paulo on March 23 and in Rio de Janeiro on March 25. Questions? Please contact internationalhaa@harvard.edu or Samuel Elia AB ’04 at selia@harvardclub.com.br