A Conversation with Simon Schwartzman on Brazil's New Social Agenda
Join the Brazil Institute and Simon Schwartzman to discuss Brazil's New Social Agenda on February 22 from 10:00-12:00 pm
Overview
A leading Brazilian social scientist and former Wilson Center Fellow, Simon Schwartzman is a senior researcher at the Instituto de Estudos do Trabalho e Sociedade in Rio de Janeiro. Simon’s blog is a key source of information and analysis on social policies in Brazil.
On February 22, Simon returned to the Wilson Center to present the seminal volume he organized with economist Edmar Bacha on the challenges an emerging Brazil faces in four major areas of public policy: health, education, social security and income, and public security. Brasil: A Nova Agenda Social, brings together contributions from eighteen experts and was received as one of the most important books published in Brazil in 2011.
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The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—aims to deepen understanding of Brazil’s complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and U.S. institutions across all sectors. Our mission is to provide thoughtful leadership and innovative ideas to help democracies evolve and enhance their capacity to deliver results. We achieve this by producing independent research and programs that bridge the gap between scholarship and policy, while serving as a hub for policymakers, scholars, and private sector leaders. Read more
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