As manifestações promovidas pelos brasileiros no mês de Junho repercutiram em todo o mundo. “Acordamos” diziam os cartazes. Com o desejo de ter maior participação nas decisões de políticas públicas e contra algumas medidas realizadas no âmbito municipal, estadual e nacional, os jovens mostraram sua indignação com o poder público brasileiro. Leia mais.
The Brazilian protests in June were broadcast worldwide. “We have awoken” was written on posters. In search of a stronger voice on the decisions of public policies and against some measures taken by the government (city, state and federal), the youth showed their resentment. Read more.
Submitted by Editor — Tue, 09/17/2013 – 00:00
In recent years, Brazil has become an international point of reference with respect to social policies and programs, given its significant improvements in poverty alleviation and in generating greater opportunities for low-income populations. Programs like Bolsa Familia, the conditional cash transfer that currently benefits 13 million families, and the Food Acquisition Program, which has contributed to reducing food insecurity through the promotion of family agriculture initiatives, are key interventions that many countries are interested in learning from, with the intention of implementing them in their own contexts. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 09/09/2013 – 00:00
Recentemente Brasil tem-se tornado uma referência internacional em politicas e programas sociais devido a seus resultados importantes na redução da pobreza e na geração de oportunidades para as populações mais vulneráveis. Programas como Bolsa Família, o esquema de transferências de renda que beneficia a mais de 13 milhões de famílias, além do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos, que tem contribuído na redução da insegurança alimentar por meio de iniciativas de agricultura familiar, são alguns dos principais programas de interesse para outros países. Leia mais o discutir.
In recent years, Brazil has become an international point of reference with respect to social policies and programs, given its significant improvements in poverty alleviation and in generating greater opportunities for low-income populations. Programs like Bolsa Familia, the conditional cash transfer that currently benefits 13 million families, and the Food Acquisition Program, which has contributed to reducing food insecurity through the promotion of family agriculture initiatives, are key interventions that many countries are interested in learning from, with the intention of implementing them in their own contexts. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 09/09/2013 – 00:00
As the host of next year’s World Cup, all eyes are on Brazil. The attention on the country’s planning of this event has risen due to the recent protests and concerns about the costs of infrastructure required to host the tournament. Although the event is still almost a year away, there are already a number of lessons that other countries, cities, and decision-makers can learn from the Brazilian experience. Read more or discuss.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 08/19/2013 – 00:00
Como país sede da Copa 2014, a expetativa mundial esta focada no Brasil. A atenção pelo processo de planejamento do evento tem crescido devido aos protestos e preocupações relacionadas com os altos custos da infraestrutura necessária, especialmente os estádios. Embora a Copa ainda não tenha acontecido, existem algumas lições para países, cidades e planejadores urbanos sobre a experiência Brasileira no planejamento do evento. Leia mais o discutir.
As the host of next year’s World Cup, all eyes are on Brazil. The attention on the country’s planning of this event has risen due to the recent protests and concerns about the costs of infrastructure required to host the tournament. Although the event is still almost a year away, there are already a number of lessons that other countries, cities, and decision-makers can learn from the Brazilian experience. Read more or discuss.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 08/19/2013 – 00:00
Even though Rio de Janeiro offers good coverage of basic public education, there are important gaps in terms of quality. Historically, low-income and violent neighborhoods in Rio have suffered from the highest school drop-out rates and the worst scores in standard tests. But this situation is changing, and faster than expected, thanks to the “Schools of Tomorrow” program, known locally as Escolas do Amanhã. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 08/05/2013 – 00:00
Embora Rio de Janeiro apresente boas taxas de cobertura de ensino básico, ainda existem importantes desafios na melhora da qualidade. Historicamente os bairros de baixa renda e aqueles afetados pela violência são aqueles que apresentam maiores taxas de evasão escolar e pior desempenho no Índice de Educação Básica (IDEB). Felizmente, esta situação está mudando principalmente com o apoio do programa Escolas do Amanhã. Leia mais o discutir.
Even though Rio de Janeiro offers good coverage of basic public education, there are important gaps in terms of quality. Historically, low-income and violent neighborhoods in Rio have suffered from the highest school drop-out rates and the worst scores in standard tests. But this situation is changing, and faster than expected, thanks to the “Schools of Tomorrow” program, known locally as Escolas do Amanhã. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 08/05/2013 – 00:00
Brasil vem avançando a partir de 1950 na expansão da proteção básica para todos seus trabalhadores. Entre os avanços mais importantes estão à aprovação de um conjunto de leis e normas para garantir um salario mínimo para todos os trabalhadores formais, além de outros benefícios, como o seguro de desemprego, beneficio de maternidade, aceso a um fundo de popança, feiras remuneradas e bolsas de transporte e alimentação. Leia mais o discutir.
Since the 1950s, Brazil has been taking important steps to ensure the basic protection of all its workers. The most relevant advances include the approval of a series of laws and regulations that ensure formal workers a minimum wage, and a number of benefits, including unemployment benefits, maternity leave, access to a pension fund, and paid time off, and sometimes transportation and meal subsidies. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 07/15/2013 – 00:00
Since the 1950s, Brazil has been taking important steps to ensure the basic protection of all its workers. The most relevant advances include the approval of a series of laws and regulations that ensure formal workers a minimum wage, and a number of benefits, including unemployment benefits, maternity leave, access to a pension fund, and paid time off, and sometimes transportation and meal subsidies. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 07/15/2013 – 00:00
Brazil has joined the group of countries that are experiencing massive protests concerning various public issues. In Brazil, these include the increased cost of public transportation, as well as concerns over the high costs of stadiums and World Cup infrastructure. Over the past few weeks, Rio and São Paulo have been the epicenters of clashes between protesters and the police. Some of these protests have been violent and have generated worry over a possible increase in violence throughout the country. Read more or join the discussion.
Submitted by Catalina Gomez — Mon, 07/01/2013 – 00:00