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Brazilian South–South Development Cooperation: The Case of the Ministry of Social Development in Africa

The article analyses domestic and external drivers of the rise of South–South development cooperation to a foreign policy priority under the Lula administrations. It argues that the rise was a consequence of presidential leadership, growing domestic mobilisation, shifts in the global political economy and the prioritisation of South–South development cooperation ...

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Picking and Choosing: Contributions of Brazilian cooperation to more horizontal post-2015 partnerships

This article discusses how Brazil could contribute to a more horizontal form of development cooperation based in a proposal for structural and procedural changes to boost post-2015 development. Authors: Bianca Suyama and Melissa Pomeroy Published in: “Rethinking Partnerships in a Post-2015 World: Towards Equitable, Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” Reality of ...

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Brazil’s Engagement in International Development Cooperation: The State of the Debate

The reports aims to provide a snapshot of interests, institutions and ideas, including narratives and policy debates, relating to Brazil’s engagement in South-South Cooperation (mainly focusing on technical cooperation). Authors: Iara Costa Leite, Bianca Suyama, Laura Waisbich, Melissa Pomeroy Publishers: Institute of Development Studies, Centro Brasileiro de Análise e Planejamento, ...

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Supporting ‘Autonomy and Resistance’: The Brazil-Mozambique-South Africa native seed bank project

The study addresses the “Project Seed Bank Native Brazil-Mozambique-South Africa”, an interesting case of South-South cooperation led by civil society actors and rural movements of these three countries that seeks to promote food sovereignty. The Institute of Development Studies policy brief “Innovation, solidarity and South-South learning”, which draws on this and other civil-society ...

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Políticas de Cooperação Internacional para o Desenvolvimento no Norte e no Sul: que lições e desafios para o Brasil

The article’s main objective is to contribute to the debate about the foreign policy agendas in Brazil, particularly with regard to the International Development Cooperation (IDC) system, in which the Brazilian government and its various agencies have also played an increasing role as a country offering cooperation projects (IPEA, 2010 ...

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A sociedade civil global e o desenvolvimento pós-2015

The article discusses civil society’s engagement in the key processes of the current international development agenda, including the review of the Millennium Development Goals, the negotiation of Sustainable Development Goals and the construction of a new post-2015 global framework. Published in “Caminhos do futuro” Vol.3, CEBRI Read it here. (Portuguese)

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Para além do tecnicismo: A cooperação brasileira para o desenvolvimento internacional e caminhos para sua efetividade e democratização

Due to its recent trajectory, combining democracy, economic development and social inclusion, Brazil began to draw increasing attention from other developing countries and traditional donors. Brazil’s role was, however, accompanied by the lingering challenges to domestic development and the lack of a policy to ensure public planning, coordination and a ...

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Africa-Brazil cooperation in social protection: Drivers, lessons and shifts in the engagement of the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development

The Brazilian Ministry of Social Development’s co-operation with sub-Saharan Africa has shifted from an initial engagement in cash transfers to a recent engagement in food and nutritional security. This paper aims at understanding the main drivers for such shift considering lessons drawn from first initiatives and from growing involvement in ...

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Emerging brazilian cooperation: Reflections on its parameters and public-private boundaries

Focusing on Brazil’s presence in Africa, this article discusses the boundaries between Brazil’s role as a donor in International Development Cooperation and its business relationships.  Authors: Vera Masagão, Bianca Suyama, and Luara Lopes Published in “Aid and the Private Sector: Catalysing Poverty Reduction and Development? Pp. 153–60.  Brian Tomlinson (ed.), ...

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