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- Economics
![Results confirm FGV's Q3 GDP forecast for Brazil]( "Results confirm FGV's Q3 GDP forecast for Brazil")
IBGE’s figures released last Friday, December 1, confirm the forecasts of the GDP Monitor and IBRE’s Macro Bulletin, prepared by researchers from FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE). The Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 0.1% in the third quarter of 2017...
- Administration
![International guest presents trends in Public Administration research]( "International guest presents trends in Public Administration research")
On December 7, at 2:30 p.m., Revista de Administração Pública (Brazilian Journal of Public Administration – RAP) of FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration’s (EBAPE) will host the workshop titled ‘Trends in Public Administration Research and the Editorial Process’, with Bradley Wright...
- Public Policy
![Forum discusses importance of medium-sized cities for regional development]( "Forum discusses importance of medium-sized cities for regional development")
FGV Projetos attended the 1st BNB Forum of Medium-Sized Cities G20 + 20, which took place on November 23-24 at the main office of Banco do Nordeste, in Fortaleza. FGV Projetos was represented by Technical Director Ricardo Simonsen, FGV Professor and Project Coordinator Henrique Paim, and Project Coordinator ...
- Social Sciences
![War on corruption: New book discusses lessons learned]( "War on corruption: New book discusses lessons learned")
One of the most notorious investigations into corruption in Brazil, Operation Car Wash has turned the country’s political scene upside down and affected politicians from several different parties. This subject is addressed in the new book by the professor of FGV’s School of Social Sciences (CPDOC), Sérgio Praça:...
- Economics
![Brazilian economy’s post-recession behavior is topic of 2018 outlook debate]( "Brazilian economy’s post-recession behavior is topic of 2018 outlook debate")
FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) will host the meeting Outlook for 2018: Economy and Politics, on December 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, at FGV’s main office. The purpose of the meeting is to break down the expected behavior of the economy in 2018, considering the upcoming general elections. This is...
- Administration
![FGV secures partnership with Angolan government]( "FGV secures partnership with Angolan government")
After an invitation by members of the new Angolan government, professor Marcus Vinicius Rodrigues, executive manager of the Center for Cooperation with Africa and Portugal (NuCAP) from FGV’s International Affairs Division (DINT), went to Luanda to meet with several government officials. The professor represented FGV in meetings...
- Economics
![Brazilian Economy Magazine: 70 years analyzing Brazil’s economy]( "Brazilian Economy Magazine: 70 years analyzing Brazil’s economy")
The Brazilian Economy Magazine celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2017. Way back in the year 1947, when technology as we know it was but a figment of imagination, the still incipient publication faced the colossal task of figuring out the production generated by Brazilian economy, its prices, trades...
- Administration
![U.S. Consul General gives lecture to FGV students]( "U.S. Consul General gives lecture to FGV students")
On November 13, FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE) welcomed the Consul General of the United States, James B. Story, for a Master Class with undergraduate students from Professor Jonathan Van Speier’s International Business class.
The international guest approached and discussed topics...
- Social Sciences
![Experts discuss Brazil’s nuclear policy in Washington]( "Experts discuss Brazil’s nuclear policy in Washington")
Why has Brazil never built a nuclear bomb? What are the international ramifications of Brazil’s nuclear submarine program? To answer these questions, the Coordinator of FGV’s Center for International Relations, professor Matias Spektor, participated in the roundtable titled ‘Brazil’s Nuclear Program: Perceptions and...
- Energy
![Itaipu president gives lecture on hydroelectric power generation market]( "Itaipu president gives lecture on hydroelectric power generation market")
FGV Energy will host a lecture by Luiz Fernando Leone Vianna, General Director of Itaipu Binacional, on December 6, at 6 p.m., in another edition of the lecture series ‘Energy in Focus – Strategies and Challenges for the Future’. During the meeting, the guest speaker will talk about his experience in the...
- Think tank
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- Public Policy
![Investment in infrastructure is discussed at seminar in Brasilia]( "Investment in infrastructure is discussed at seminar in Brasilia")
Brazil invests approximately 2% of its GDP in infrastructure. To discuss obstacles such as attracting investment and the prospects for next year, FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) will bring together representatives from the government, entities, and experts at FGV Brasilia on December 5-6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
- Institutional
![Excellence in teaching: FGV maintains leadership in Brazilian Ministry of Education ranking]( "Excellence in teaching: FGV maintains leadership in Brazilian Ministry of Education ranking")
FGV’s Schools have maintained the first places in the 2016 General Course Index (IGC). Released on November 27, the index features FGV’s EPGE Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (EPGE) ranking first in the country, followed by FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Economics (EESP) in second place. The ...
- Economics
![Underground economy causes BRL 1 trillion loss to Brazil]( "Underground economy causes BRL 1 trillion loss to Brazil")
After growing for two consecutive years, the underground economy stabilized in 2017, once again accounting for 16.6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This data comes from the Underground Economy Index (IES), a study held through a partnership between the Brazilian Institute of Competition Ethics (ETCO) and...
- Law
![Event in U.S. debates Rule of Law in Brazil and Latin America]( "Event in U.S. debates Rule of Law in Brazil and Latin America")
FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE) professor and Stanford University (USA) visiting professor, Carlos Pereira, will host an international conference to discuss the political and institutional drivers to strengthen control and accountability institutions in Brazil and Latin America. On December...
- Administration
![FGV renews partnership with APAS to host largest supermarket industry event worldwide]( "FGV renews partnership with APAS to host largest supermarket industry event worldwide")
The partnership between the Center for Retailing Excellence (GVcev) of FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (EAESP) and the Sao Paulo Supermarket Association (APAS) was renewed for the APAS Show 2018, which will be held on May 7-10 at Expo Center Norte, in Sao Paulo. Consolidated and strengthened...
- Law
![Event discusses rights of indigenous people]( "Event discusses rights of indigenous people")
The Coordination for Applied Legal Research (CPJA) of Sao Paulo Law School (Direito SP), in partnership with law firm Dora, Azambuja and Oliveira Advocacia para Direitos Humanos, brought together leaders, professionals, and scholars to discuss how to better protect indigenous people acknowledged as such by the Federal...
- Economics
![PhD economics thesis receives ANPEC award]( "PhD economics thesis receives ANPEC award")
Sao Paulo School of Economics (EESP) professor Ricardo Masini received the 2017 Haralambos Simeonidis award for best PhD thesis in Economics in Brazil. Granted by the National Association of Economics Graduate Centers (ANPEC), the honor is considered one of the country’s most important academic awards in...
- Administration
![FGV and Consulate General of Japan in Rio host lecture on international trade policy]( "FGV and Consulate General of Japan in Rio host lecture on international trade policy")
On November 29, starting at 2 p.m., FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE), in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro, will host a lecture by economist Yorizumi Watanabe, professor at University of Keio, under the theme ‘Japan’s Trade Strategy in the 21st...
