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Economic nationalism: the way to go for Brazil?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Mark Hillary

The Brazilian government’s measures such as the recent temporary tax breaks for car manufacturers and home appliances to maintain economic growth may signal the start of a new form of economic policy, according to specialists. Brazil’s upbeat economic performance slowed … Continue reading →

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Interview: Virgílio Almeida, IT policy secretary

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Virgílio Almeida is the IT policy secretary at the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT). He talked exclusively to IT Decisions about skills development, entrepreneurship and how IT is positioned in the government agenda at the World Economic Forum on … Continue reading →

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WEF opens to innovation theme in Rio

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mark Hillary

The World Economic Forum on Latin America has opened today in Rio de Janeiro. IT Decisions will begin reporting from the ground tomorrow. As I write, Angelica Mari is flying from São Paulo to Rio and getting ready for a … Continue reading →

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