Brazil

Brazil

Part # 1 Some places in Brazil

8.5 million km2.

Brazil is more than 200 times larger than Switzerland or Denmark.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/br_largelocator_template.html http://country.eiu.com/Brazil

City SĂŁo Paulo Rio de Janeiro

People 12 million people.

6.5 million people.

Salvador Brasilia SĂŁo Luis

2.9 million people.

2.9 million people.

1.1 million people.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/maptemplate_br.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities_in_Brazil

Brazil-Argentina border.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html

Iguazu Falls.

http://www.economist.com/node/16886442?story_id=16886442&CFID=142315524&CFTOKEN=99196615

http://www.colab.re/ and http://thecityfixbrasil.com/ enable users to help improve cities.

Part # 2 Help for you to get from a to b in Brazil

https://www.waze.com/ enables drivers to help each other avoid, for example, traffic jams.

http://www.pedalasaopaulo.org/ brings complete and up-to-date information on a map about SĂŁo Paulo's cycling infrastructure.

http://www.bikesampa.com.br/app/ and http://www.ciclosampa.com.br/ are bike sharing systems in Brazil.

Sources https://bynd.com.br/ https://www.clickbus.com.br/ http://www.easytaxi.com/br/ https://www.fleety.com.br/ https://decaronas.com.br/

https://www.ondeparar.com.br/ helps people find local parking spaces in Brazilian cities.

Strong investments in infrastructure are needed in Brazil.

The rail network is limited, and only 14% of roads in Brazil are paved. The cost of traffic congestion in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo amounts to 8% of their GDP. Lines of trucks waiting to load or unload cargo at Brazil’s ports can stretch for miles. http://www.ebc.com.br/noticias/economia/2014/07/custo-de-congestionamentos-no-rio-e-em-sao-paulo-atinge-r-98-bilhoes http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/brazils-path-to-inclusive-growth

Approximately 85% of Brazil’s 34,000 gas stations are dealer owned and operated by many small independent companies.

http://www.petrobras.com/ has a strong position in distribution and retail. http://www.bcg.com/documents/file15281.pdf

The aerospace and agriculture sectors in Brazil have flourished since trade restrictions were lifted. In contrast, the automotive industry in

Brazil is still heavily protected.

High tariffs have encouraged foreign carmakers to create local jobs by establishing production within Brazil, but this hasn’t helped the country integrate into global value chains. Mexican auto plants now produce twice as many vehicles per worker as Brazilian ones, even though factories in Mexico produce a much higher share of midsize and large vehicles. http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/brazils-path-to-inclusive-growth

Part # 3 People who live in Brazil

Among the 200 million people, who live in Brazil, Portuguese is the most commonly spoken language. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html

There is a very large potential to provide Internet to more people in Brazil. 30% of the population do not use the Internet.

http://www.internetworldstats.com/south.htm#br

Improvising solutions and acting spontaneously are part of the way people in Brazil live.

An example Brazil's dance-like samba soccer with its creative wizardry such as heel passes. http://blog.crossculture.com/crossculture/2014/05/world-cup-at-home.html http://online.wsj.com/articles/with-his-eye-on-the-world-cup-soccer-coach-jurgen-klinsmann-overhauls-team-usa-1401899734

There is a very large potential for banks to help more people in Brazil.

Many people have

no bank account.

http://viewswire.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=ib3Article&article_id=1717743556&rf=0

Of the estimated 100 uncontacted tribes living around the world, more than 50 of these tribes live at the Brazil-Peru border.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2938303320080530

Part # 4 Other examples of innovation in Brazil

http://www.buscape.com.br/ offers price comparison services.

8 management innovations tested at Semco: 1. People have no titles.

2. All salaries are published openly.

3. People set their own salaries.

4. People decide themselves when they come to company buildings. Thereby, they can avoid traffic jams and save time.

5. People vote on who will be leaders.

6. People continuously try out different kinds of work to better understand things.

7. At every board meeting, there are 2 open places that people can sign up for on a first come, first served basis.

8. There is no HR department.

Ricardo Semler.

http://startups.co.uk/business-leaders-ricardo-semler/ http://mallenbaker.net/article/inspiring-people/ricardo-semler-the-radical-boss-who-proved-that-workplace-democracy-works http://www.strategy-business.com/article/05408

https://www.vayable.com/experiences/14754-steet-fair-breakfast

To accelerate its capability-building processes, especially in its flagship “green� products, http://www.braskem.com.br/ partnered with http://www.novozymes.com/, a Danish biotech company that is a world leader in sustainable enzyme production.

https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insight-outlook-unleashing-brazil-innovation-potential

https://www.grubster.com.br/app helps people to save time and reduce costs when they eat out.

https://www.gympass.com/ helps people find spaces to exercise their bodies.

https://likestore.com.br/ allows Facebook users to create online stores on the social network.

http://boo-box.com/ is a SĂŁo Paulo-based advertising network for social media. It connects content publishers

on websites, blogs and social networks to advertisers looking for targeted marketing.

Other internet platforms

https://www.dombosco.com.br/ http://www.portalpositivo.com.br/ http://www.uol.com.br/

Part # 5 The political system in Brazil

Brazil is a federal republic composed of 26 states and the capital district of BrasĂ­lia.

Each of the states has its own judicial system and administration.

http://country.eiu.com/brazil

Presidential, congressional and state elections in Brazil are held every 4 years.

http://country.eiu.com/brazil

Congresso Nacional. The National Congress of Brazil

The lower house / Chamber of Deputies  513 members.  Almost 30 political parties are represented.

The upper house / the Senate 81 members representing the 26 states.

http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=234552407&Country=Brazil&topic=Summary&subtopic=Fact+sheet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Deputies_(Brazil)

The Chamber of Deputies in Brazil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Senate

The Senate of Brazil

The president of Brazil has the power to, for example  appoint and dismiss ministers.  appoint judges for the supreme court with the approval of the Senate.  veto bills, wholly or in part.  award decorations and honorary distinctions. http://country.eiu.com/brazil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Brazil

Brazil has more than 20 ministers.

Switzerland has less than 10.

http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=104662594&Country=Brazil&topic=Summary&subtopic=Political+structure

Few Brazilian companies export Export companies

Population

Norway

About 20,000.

5 million people.

Brazil

About 20,000

200 million people.

http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2015/01/14/guest-post-the-costs-of-brazils-closed-economy/

Brazil’s inward-focused policies are not sufficient to meet the country’s goals for inclusive growth and higher living standards.

Government and business leaders need to increase Brazil’s dynamism by  harnessing the potential of global connections to increase productivity,  tapping into more of the world’s ideas, research, and best practices,  encouraging greater digital connectivity, and by  increasing the flow of skilled workers and international students. http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/brazils-path-to-inclusive-growth