The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meets annually in July, under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where countries present their Voluntary National Reviews (VRNs) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The HLPF also carries out thematic reviews of progress on the SDGs including cross-cutting issues. To facilitate an in-depth reviewContinueContinue reading “Accelerating Energy Efficiency: Policy Briefs for the 2018 High Level Political Forum”
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Brazilian Central Bank publishes Fintech regulations
On April 24th, 2018, the Brazilian National Monetary Council (CMN) approved Resolutions 4.656 and 4.657, which regulate the performance of financial technology companies (known as Fintechs) operating in the credit market. According to Resolution 4.656/2018, Fintechs may operate within the following two frameworks: Direct Credit Society, or SCD (Sociedade de Crédito Direto), through which FintechsContinueContinue reading “Brazilian Central Bank publishes Fintech regulations”
2018 Economic Outlook Brazil: Foreign Policy
This is the third chapter of the series of posts on the “2018 Economic Outlook Brazil” that is based on the Presidential Message delivered to the Brazilian National Congress in February, 2018 by President Temer. The official document, in its entirety, advises on the key national policies divided into five central pillars: Economy, Infrastructure, Social, ForeignContinueContinue reading “2018 Economic Outlook Brazil: Foreign Policy”
Brazilian government reduces import tariffs on ICT and capital goods
The Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) issued Resolutions No. 14 and 15/2018, reducing to zero percent the import tax on capital goods (780 items) and computer and telecommunications goods (50 items). The tariff reductions that entered into force on February 28th under the Brazilian Ex-tarifário regime are temporary and will be in place until DecemberContinueContinue reading “Brazilian government reduces import tariffs on ICT and capital goods”
2018 Economic Outlook Brazil: Regulated Markets
This is the second chapter of the series of posts on the “2018 Economic Outlook Brazil” that is based on the Presidential Message delivered to the Brazilian National Congress in February, 2018 by President Temer. The official document, in its entirety, advises on the key national policies divided into five central pillars: Economy, Infrastructure, Social, ForeignContinueContinue reading “2018 Economic Outlook Brazil: Regulated Markets”
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