The Brazilian Federal Secretariat for International Trade launched a national public call on the negotiations for Free Trade Agreements between Mercosur and the European Union and Canada. According to Tatiana Prazeres, the head Secretary of SECEX since January of 2011, the prompt actions of consulting the private sector for opinion position update in the subjectContinue reading "Mercosur FTA negotiations: European Union and Canada"
Financing instruments for ventures in Brazil
The Brazilian National Social and Economic Development Bank (BNDES) is the main federal institution providing financing solutions for long term investment projects in all sectors of the economy, acquisition of industrial machinery and equipments, exports of national goods and services, and capital structuring for private enterprises. As part of its 2009-2014 Plan, BNDES promotes strongContinue reading "Financing instruments for ventures in Brazil"
Drawback Regime for manufacturing exports in Brazil
The Drawback Regime was created in 1996 by the Brazilian government with the purpose of suspending import taxes of raw material intended to the manufacturing of exporting goods. Legislation has improved over time and today the regime can also be applied to raw material bought within the domestic market, as long as the production isContinue reading "Drawback Regime for manufacturing exports in Brazil"
Brazil investments in its Infrastructure and transportation system
One of the greatest development challenges for Brazil lies in its infrastructure; be it its communication, information technology, energy, civil construction or transportation systems. Financial resources is available like never before, high end technology is today offered by national and foreign intelligence production and services organizations, and public policies are strategically steaming for economic growth.Continue reading "Brazil investments in its Infrastructure and transportation system"
Cross-cultural business in the advent of an interactive global economy
Do you have the necessary skills to lead in a global economy? Don’t fall into the traps of undermining cultural differences, when in fact, you can insightfully optimize your business development effectivesness by mapping your stakeholders’ cultural differences. This Harvard Business Review’s IdeaCast on Cross-Culture Work in a Global Economy can help you sharpen up your cross-culturalContinue reading "Cross-cultural business in the advent of an interactive global economy"