Foreign Policy in Brazil: Report 2012-2013
Brazil has become a major voice on the Latin American and international scene, influencing global policy on many different pertinent issues, due to a strong foreign policy.
Commodities Curse: Can Having Too Much Be a Bad Thing?
Home to 22% of the world´s arable land, Brazil´s success has been largely linked domestically to feeding 200 million citizens and internationally to the growing price of commodities. But could its dependence on commodities be a bad thing?
Sistema FIESC: Industry in Santa Catarina
Glauco José Côrte, President of FIESC (Industry Federation of Santa Catarina)
The President of FIESC talks about the industry sector in Santa Catarina. He mentions some of the State’s advantages and challenges. He also talks about the importance of technology and innovation for the future of the sector and explains the role and next plans of the Federation.
Santur: Challenges for Tourism in Santa Catarina
Valdir Rubens Walendowsky from Santur lists the necessary infrastructure improvements for the development of tourism in the region.
Santa Catarina: Best Tourist Destination in Brazil
Valdir Rubens Walendowsky explains the variety of tourism in Santa Catarina and talks about how the State aims to be the best tourist destination in Brazil.
CERTI Foundation: Technology and Innovation in Brazil
Carlos Alberto Schneider, General Superintendent of CERTI (Reference Centers for Innovative Technologies Foundation)
Carlos Alberto Schneider talks about CERTI, a private research institute which has been acting in the fields of technology and innovation for more than 20 years, becoming a reference center for many technology and market innovations in Brazil.
ACATE: Santa Catarina’s Association of Technology Companies
Guilherme Stark Bernard talks about ACATE. Established 26 years ago, the non-profit entity’s mission is to strengthen the technology and innovation companies in Santa Catarina and to consolidate the sector as a unit in order to sustain development.
Foreign Investments on the Rise in Santa Catarina
Rodrigo Prisco Paraíso, Manager of the Department for International Economics (Santa Catarina’s Foreign Affairs Office)
Rodrigo Prisco Paraíso from Santa Catarina’s Foreign Affairs Office talks about the main assets of the State in terms of investment and mentions some opportunities for foreign investors and challenges to overcome. He also talks about the role of the International Department.
Ilha do Papagaio: Ecological and Sustainable Tourism in Santa Catarina
Renato Sehn talks about Ilha do Papagaio, its history and concept. He also talks about the importance of ecological and sustainable tourism, giving the example of some social programs he implemented in the region.
Santa Catarina’s Foreign Affairs Office: Investments and International Partnerships
Guilherme Bez Marques, Manager of the Department for International Economics (Santa Catarina’s Foreign Affairs Office), talks about the main achievements of the International Cooperation Department.