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![Research on transparency and access to information is presented to planning secretaries]( "Research on transparency and access to information is presented to planning secretaries")
FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (FGV EBAPE) professor Robert Gregory Michener kicked off the quarterly meeting of the National Council of State Planning Secretaries (Conseplan). The event held on June 8 brought together planning secretaries from all Brazilian states.
Michener talked about the...
- Law
![Fellows in Rio program to award legal research scholarships]( "Fellows in Rio program to award legal research scholarships")
FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio) has published official information regarding the fifth edition of Fellows in Rio – a research grant program for PhD holders and candidates in Law in the field related to the activities of the School’s Master’s in Regulatory Law. Applicants must be involved in...
- Social Sciences
![Call for papers: International conference discusses development of public policies]( "Call for papers: International conference discusses development of public policies")
The International Development and Public Policy Alliance (IDPPA) will host the conference “Knowledge for Policymaking: From Practice to Theory” in Cape Town, South Africa, from January 8-11, 2019. The international consortium, formed by 10 institutions from China, Russia, India, South Africa, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia...
- Administration
![Trends, transformations and impacts of Big Data on politics discussed at meeting]( "Trends, transformations and impacts of Big Data on politics discussed at meeting")
FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV EAESP) will host the event “Big Data in Politics: Measuring Noise, Signs and Storms” on June 21, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event will bring together experts in Data Science and Political Sciences. These experts will discuss not only...
- Administration
![Big Data in Politics: Measuring Noise, Signs and Storms]( "Big Data in Politics: Measuring Noise, Signs and Storms")
FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV EAESP) will host the event “Big Data in Politics: Measuring Noise, Signs and Storms” on June 21, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event will bring together experts in Data Science and Political Sciences. These experts will discuss...
- Law
![Internet of Things publication is launched in Rio]( "Internet of Things publication is launched in Rio")
What is the future of the internet and what are the potential effects of the Internet of Things on society? These are some of the questions addressed in the newest book published by FGV Press in partnership with FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio). Written by professor Eduardo Magrani, “A...
- Administration
![Innovation is key to sustainable growth, according to experts]( "Innovation is key to sustainable growth, according to experts")
In addition to pushing for structural reforms (such as social security, tax and labor), Brazilian companies need to seek greater operational, commercial and financial efficiency if they want a more secure and productive business environment. This statement was made by the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Deborah Vieitas...
- Law
![Technological progress and impact on education and culture discussed at international event]( "Technological progress and impact on education and culture discussed at international event")
FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), will host the event titled “Regulatory technologies: New frontiers of education and culture,” on June 20 and 21, at the auditorium of FGV’s main office (Praia de Botafogo, 190. 12th floor – Botafogo, Rio de...
- Social Sciences
![Debate on slavery marks book launch by French-Cameroonian author in Rio]( "Debate on slavery marks book launch by French-Cameroonian author in Rio")
FGV’s School of Social Sciences (FGV CPDOC) professor Ynaê Salim participated in a chat with French-Cameroonian writer Léonora Miano on June 11. During the event, which took place at Livraria Travessa, in Botafogo (Rio de Janeiro), the author launched her novel “Season of the Shadow”...
- Law
![Pay TV and new technologies discussed by experts at event]( "Pay TV and new technologies discussed by experts at event")
FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio) professor Carlos Ragazzo was one of the lecturers at the Brazil Streaming event, held on June 11 at the WTC Events Center in Sao Paulo. Currently in its third edition, the meeting brought together experts, content producers, programmers and some of the industry’...
- Economics
![Importance of fiscal adjustment in Brazil discussed at international seminar]( "Importance of fiscal adjustment in Brazil discussed at international seminar")
After two years of deep recession, Brazil’s economy began a sluggish recovery process in 2017. However, the frailty of the country’s public accounts may jeopardize such recovery. Therefore, fiscal consolidation becomes essential to secure sustainable growth, as well as to maintain the...
