Recently created government fund for secured infrastructure projects in Brazil

The other day a foreign investor who was looking into potential infrastructure projects in Brazil asked me whether the Brazilian Government makes use of Sovereign Guarantees, Bank Guarantees and/or SBLC’s to attract and secure foreign investors (ment). At least for infrastructure, I believe the most suitable instrument would be the Brazilian Law 12.712/2012, Art. 32, whichContinue reading “Recently created government fund for secured infrastructure projects in Brazil”

Accelerating Energy Efficiency: Policy Briefs for the 2018 High Level Political Forum

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 reviewContinue reading “Accelerating Energy Efficiency: Policy Briefs for the 2018 High Level Political Forum”

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”