Publications & Documents

Energy Investments and Technology Transfer Across Emerging Economies: The Case of Brazil and China

Brazil Policy Brief: Improving Water Resources Governance

Brazil has made significant progress in water governance over the past two decades, but the reform is still incomplete to fully reap the economic, social and environmental benefits.

Brazil Policy Brief: Strengthening Integrity for Sustainable Growth

The economic impact of corruption in Brazil, South America’s largest economy, is significant not only nationally but also regionally. However, there are elements that point to an improving situation.

Brazil Policy Brief: Improving Policies to Reduce Inequality and Poverty

Income inequality in Brazil has steadily decreased since the early 2000s. Further progress in reducing inequality requires a policy package built on three pillars: promoting inclusive employment, improving the redistributive effectiveness of the tax and benefit system and investing more into education and skills.

Brazil Policy Brief: Reducing Bribery Risks in Cross-border Trade and Investment Deals

Brazil has a leading role to play in the fight against foreign bribery for Latin America, emerging economies, and G20 countries that are not yet parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

Brazil Policy Brief: Improving the Effectiveness of Public Spending

Brazil has made significant progress in building a reputation for sound fiscal policy since it passed the Fiscal Responsibility Law in 2000. In recent years, however, the fiscal situation has become more difficult as public spending and gross debt have risen.

Education at a Glance 2015: Brazil

The 2015 edition introduces more detailed analysis of participation in early childhood and tertiary levels of education. The report also examines first generation tertiary-educated adults’ educational and social mobility, labour market outcomes for recent graduates, and participation in employer-sponsored formal and/or non-formal education.

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Brazil 2015

Building a positive agenda for Brazil, OECD-FIESP Seminar, 5 November 2015, Brazil

This OECD joint Federação das Indústrias de São Paulo (FIESP) seminar brings together participants from the Brazilian private sector, academia, government authorities, and international experts with one objective: building a positive agenda for Brazil.