Brazil

Brazil as a Global Power: Rising or Risen?

by David Mauro

Draft Only

Exploring the Democratic Potential of Online Social Networking: The Scope and Limitations of e-Participation

by Panos Panagiotopoulos

In Communications of the Association for Information Systems 30 (16), 2012

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The availability and promise of social networking technologies with their perceived open philosophy has increasingly... more The availability and promise of social networking technologies with their perceived open philosophy has increasingly inspired citizens around the world to participate in political activity on the Web. Recent examples range from opposing public policies, such as government funding cuts, to organizing revolutionary social movements, such as those in the Middle East and North Africa. Although online spaces create remarkable opportunities for various forms of political action, there are concerns over the power of existing institutions to control and even censor such interaction spaces. The objective of this article is to draw together different insights on the online engagement phenomenon, highlighting both its potential and limitations as a mechanism for fostering democratic debate and influencing policy making. We examine recent examples from Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Finally, we summarize the implications of our work and outline directions for further research.

Comparing access to higher education in Brazil and India using Critical Race Theory

by Loni Bordoloi Pazich

Book chapter in As the World Turns: Implications of Global Shifts in Higher Education for Theory, Research and Practice (pub. 2012)

Internet use in Brazil: speeding up or lagging behind?

by Suely Fragoso

with Gilda Olinto

The evolution of internet access and use in Brazil in the direction of social inclusiveness and to guarantee uses that... more The evolution of internet access and use in Brazil in the direction of social inclusiveness and to guarantee uses that promote individual and community development is the focus of the present paper. Previous evidence on the subject initially presented indicates the prevalence of contrasting aspects: some outstanding positive initiatives and results towards democratization of the internet, as well as the maintenance of great digital inequalities. New evidence on the evolution of internet access and use is also discussed herein, based on analyses of longitudinal data obtained from the Brazilian Census Bureau’s Annual Survey (IBGE/PNAD, 2005, 2008). After describing aspects of increase in access to the internet, we focus on the evolution of different types of everyday life internet uses, particularly those that might contribute to individual and community development. How accesses and uses are gradually incorporating the less privileged sectors of the Brazilian adult population is also considered in the analyses. The results obtained reinforce the previous contrasting evidences: outstanding growth in access and in diversified uses are observed - suggesting intensive appropriation of internet technology and resources by the population - as well as the persistence of great inequalities. These circumstances indicate that the digital divide in Brazil is still a great challenge to be faced through comprehensive and long-term policies and initiatives.

Taxonomical and biological notes on Neotropical Apiomerini (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae)

by Dimitri Forero

Co-authored with: HÉLCIO R. GIL-SANTANA
Published in: Zootaxa 2331: 57–68 (2010)

New occurrences of Apiomerini species are recorded: Apiomerus arnaui Costa Lima, Seabra & Hathaway and Apiomerus... more New occurrences of Apiomerini species are recorded: Apiomerus arnaui Costa Lima, Seabra & Hathaway and Apiomerus gallegoi Costa Lima, Seabra & Hathaway from Brazil, and Heniartes scutellatus Wygodzinsky from Surinam. Remarks on the color variation of Agriocleptes bahianus Wygodzinsky, Apiomerus evanidus Distant, Apiomerus gallegoi, and Heniartes scutellatus are given. Based on color variation within a single population and the absence of structural differences between the two forms, Heniartes australis Wygodzinsky is placed in synonymy with Heniartes jaakkoi Wygodzinsky. Observations on sticky substances on fore legs of live nymphal instars of Apiomerus mutabilis and Heniartes jaakkoi are provided. Occurrence of eggs of Tachinidae on adults of Heniartes jaakkoi and Apiomerus mutabilis Costa Lima, Seabra & Hathaway is recorded for the first time for the tribe Apiomerini.

A new species of Notocyrtus, a new synonym of Coilopus, and new records and notes on other Harpactorini (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) from South America

by Dimitri Forero

Co-authored with: HÉLCIO R. GIL-SANTANA
Published in: Zootaxa 2148: 55-67. (2009)

A new species of Notocyrtus, N. costai sp. nov. is described from Surinam. Photographs in dorsal and lateral views are... more A new species of Notocyrtus, N. costai sp. nov. is described from Surinam. Photographs in dorsal and lateral views are provided for this new species. Notocyrtoides Carvalho, Costa & Gil-Santana, 2001, is considered to be a junior synonym of Coilopus Elkins, 1969, with N. tuberculatus Carvalho, Costa & Gil-Santana, 2001, as a junior synonym of C. vellus Elkins, 1969. New occurrences of other Harpactorini species are recorded for the first time from Brazil: Harpactor rhombeus (Erichson, 1848), Orbella exceptio Bérenger, 2007, and Orbella putshkovi Bérenger, 2007; and from Surinam Notocyrtus dorsalis (Gray, 1832). Remarks on the color variation of these species and Notocyrtus ricciae Gil-Santana & Costa, 2001, and Notocyrtus dispersus Carvalho & Costa, 1992, are given.

Nodal Logistics and Custo Brazil

by Colin Williams

This case was prepared by Professor Michael Moffett, Jason McLeod, Jerry Rose, and Colin T. Williams.

Source: Thunderbird School of Global Management
11 pages. Publication date: Nov 15, 2008. Prod. #:... more Source: Thunderbird School of Global Management
11 pages. Publication date: Nov 15, 2008. Prod. #: TB0049-PDF-ENG

Abstract:
Just when John Penman thought Nodal Logistics Corporation (NLC or "Nodal") was ready to move into Brazil, a new hurdle was thrown in his path. Only a few days ago-on December 11, 2007-he had finally obtained approval from the U.S.-based company's executive board to invest $45 million in an 800,000 square foot industrial property project in S o Paulo, Brazil. But that was before yesterday's phone call from the legal department. Nodal's legal staff had received confirmation from their S o Paulo-based associate that under Brazilian law, commercial real estate contracts must be denominated in Brazilian reais. One of Nodal's basic operating practices which had been so important to its international success had been to write all industrial real estate agreements in U.S. dollars. This posed a serious problem, as most industrial leases ranged from as short as five years to more than 12, and that was a very long time to be exposed to the Brazilian currency. John now had to delve into the multitude of strategies and derivatives that might allow the company to manage the currency risk; otherwise, the deal was dead.

Teaching:
This case is used in a graduate business class in international corporate finance to focus on currency risk management alternatives related to long-term/continuing transaction exposures. The case also provides an opportunity for students to learn the basics about real estate investment trusts (REITS). The primary objective, however, is to challenge the student to do a detailed quantitative analysis of a number of hedging alternatives, but focusing on a series of cash flows over time rather than a single transaction exposure.

Management of Domestic Livestock Predation by Jaguars in Brazil

by Ricardo Boulhosa

The Tax Immunity of E-Readers in Brazil

by Lucas Carvalho

The paper explores the broadening of the tax immunity in article 150, incise VI, letter “d” of the brazilian Federal... more The paper explores the broadening of the tax immunity in article 150, incise VI, letter “d” of the brazilian Federal Constitution with a view to protect e-readers. Through study of the constitutional history of the norm, it elaborates a definition for tax immunity for the purpose of interpretation. The paper defends using a three-part hermeneutic method to get the essence of the immunizing rule, targeted to the guarantee of access to culture and knowledge. It develops a doctrinal and judicial analysis of the immunity towards popular e-readers, with the purpose of determining characteristics of inclusion in the constitutional rule. In the end, the paper proposes the use of preponderance as a means to evaluate how close or distant these devices are in the eyes of the concepts brought by the Constitution.

Essential Facility Doctrine in Brazilian Telecommunications Sector

by José Antonio Batista De Moura Ziebarth

Co-authored with Gabriel Nascimento Pinto.

The telecommunications system went through a huge transformation during the 1990’s going from a constitutional based... more The telecommunications system went through a huge transformation during the 1990’s going from a constitutional based state monopoly to a private competitive structure, which required the creation of an independent regulatory body, ANATEL. This essay analyzes the consequences of this transformation as well as the application of the essential facilities doctrine in Brazil.

The New Competition Law in Brazil: Challenges Ahead

by José Antonio Batista De Moura Ziebarth

The present article aims to outline the latest developments of Competition Law and Policy in Brazil. The so-called... more The present article aims to outline the latest developments of Competition Law and Policy in Brazil. The so-called Brazilian Competition Policy System has become increasingly more active over the past decade. Since the beginning of the 2000s, a commodities boom has fueled strong growth and lowered poverty across Latin America. Once hobbled with high inflation and highly susceptible to worldwide crises, Brazil now has wide foreign reserves and a rousing consumer market. Furthermore, Brazil achieved an investment grade status for its sovereign debt in 2008 and 2009.

The BCPS is internationally recognized for creative initiatives to further increment the effectiveness of their enforcement activities, including a strong and creative cartel enforcement program and efforts to streamline merger review procedures.

This article aims to provide a brief perspective and commentary on such developments. In order to do so, it will focus on the following topics: (a) the foundations of competition policy in Brazil; (b) an overview of the current Brazilian Competition Policy System; and (c) the enactment of the new legislation and its main changes.

Smallpox eradication, laboratory visits, and a touch of tourism: travel notes of a Canadian scientist in Brazil.

by Gilberto Hochman

PALMER, Steven; HOCHMAN, Gilberto; ARBEX, Danieli. Smallpox eradication, laboratory visits, and a touch of tourism: travel notes of a Canadian scientist in Brazil. Hist. cienc. saude-Manguinhos,  Rio de Janeiro,  v. 17,  n. 3,  2010, pp. 777-790.

The paper presents and discusses the travel notes diary of Canadian scientist Robert J. Wilson when he visited Brazil... more The paper presents and discusses the travel notes diary of Canadian scientist Robert J. Wilson when he visited Brazil in April 1967 during the Smallpox Eradication Programme run by the World Health Organisation. Wilson's report makes it possible to reflect on the smallpox eradication campaign in Brazil; on the Canada-Brazil cooperation to improve the quality of the smallpox vaccine; on his assessment by of scientists and Brazilian laboratories; on the effects of intersections between scientific activity and social and cultural activities; on the role played by specialist communities of experts role in international scientific cooperation projects; and on a Canadian traveller's concepts and prejudices about Brazil at the end of the 1960s.

Transformation Institutionalized? Making Sense of Participatory Democracy in the Lula Era

by gianpaolo baiocchi

Please cite this paper as: Baiocchi, G., E. Braathen, and A. C. Teixeira. (2012) “Transformation Institutionalized? Making Sense of Participatory Democracy in the Lula Era.” In Stokke C. and O. Thornquist (eds), Democratization in the Global South: The Importance of Transformative Politics. London, UK: Palgrave McMillan.

A study of the Vespidae described by William J. Fox (Insecta: Hymenoptera), with assessment of taxonomic implications

by James M. Carpenter

Protopolybia bituberculata, a new neotropical social wasp (Hymenoptera, Vespidae: Polistinae)

by James M. Carpenter

Contribuicão ao estudo dos vespídeos do Brasil. (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Vespoidea, Vespidae)

by James M. Carpenter

A revision of the genus Asteloeca (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae)

by James M. Carpenter

A new species of Metapolybia (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae, Epiponini)

by James M. Carpenter

Ne İklim Koruması Ne de Enerji Güvenliği: Biyoyakıtlar Biyoşaşkınlar için mi?

by Uluslararası İlişkiler

Joachim H. Spangenberg, Josef Settele, " Ne İklim Koruması Ne de Enerji Güvenliği: Biyoyakıtlar Biyoşaşkınlar için mi? ", Uluslararası İlişkiler, Cilt 5, Sayı 20 (Kış), 2009

Fosil yakıtlardan biyotemelli yakıtlara geçiş, petrolün tavan yaptığı dönemin petrole bağımlı ülkeler nezdinde... more Fosil yakıtlardan biyotemelli yakıtlara geçiş, petrolün tavan yaptığı dönemin petrole bağımlı ülkeler nezdinde yarattığı baskılarla baş etmede kullanılan bir strateji olarak belirmektedir. Buna karşın, biyokütle enerji kompozisyonunun değerli bir unsuru olmasına rağmen, (i) enerji tüketiminde önemli bir düşüş olmadan katkısının son derece sınırlı kalacağı, ile (ii) enerji sisteminde yapısal değişiklikler olmadan (karbon temelinden uzakta) başta biyolojik çeşitlilik olmak kaydıyla çevre güvenliğine ve gıda güvenliğine riskler yüklediği hususları göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır. Bu durum gelişmiş ve gelişmekte olan ülkeler arasındaki ilişkilerde önemli değişikliklere dahi yol açabilir. İkinci nesil ekimlerin fakir topraklardan dış girdi olmadan yüksek verim sağladığı hususu gerçekçi değildir. Karbon birikimi açısından biyokütlenin daha akılcıl kullanımı en iyi toprak içinde gerçekleşmektedir.

Corruption and democratic controls in Brazil

by Fernando Filgueiras

Co-authored with Leonardo Avritzer.