Research about Brazil. Includes information about apps, places, people, and the political system.

1. Brazil

2. Part # 1
Some places in Brazil

3. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/br_largelocator_template.html
http://country.eiu.com/Brazil
8.5 million km2.
Brazil is more than 200 times
larger than Switzerland or
Denmark.

4. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/maptemplate_br.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities_in_Brazil
City People
São Paulo 12 million people.
Rio de Janeiro 6.5 million people.
Salvador 2.9 million people.
Brasilia 2.9 million people.
São Luis 1.1 million people.

5. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html
Iguazu Falls.
Brazil-Argentina
border.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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
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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. Part # 3
People who live in Brazil

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

19. http://www.internetworldstats.com/south.htm#br
There is a very large potential to provide Internet to
more people in Brazil. 30% of the population
do not use the Internet.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. Part # 4
Other examples of
innovation in Brazil

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

25. 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.
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
Ricardo Semler.

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

27. 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

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

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

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

31. http://boo-box.com/ is a São Paulo-based advertising
network for social media. It connects content publishers
on websites, blogs and social networks to advertisers
looking for targeted marketing.

32. https://www.dombosco.com.br/
http://www.portalpositivo.com.br/
http://www.uol.com.br/
Other internet platforms

33. Part # 5
The political system
in Brazil

34. Brazil is a federal republic composed of 26 states and
the capital district of Brasília.
Each of the states has its own judicial system and
administration.
http://country.eiu.com/brazil

35. Presidential, congressional and state
elections in Brazil are held every 4 years.
http://country.eiu.com/brazil

36. 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
Congresso Nacional. The National Congress of Brazil

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

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

39. 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

40. http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=104662594&Country=Brazil&topic=Summary&subtopic=Political+structure
Brazil has more than 20 ministers.
Switzerland has less than 10.

41. 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/
Few Brazilian companies export

42. 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