FIESP is the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo that represents 132 state and national sectoral associations. It provides education, technical training, and research institutes that benefit over 1 million people annually. FIESP works to promote Brazilian industry through various departments that address issues like competitiveness, infrastructure, trade, and the environment. It also works with the government to address challenges around tax reform, social security, labor laws, and developing infrastructure through public-private partnerships.

1. Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo - FIESP Thomaz Zanotto Deputy General Director Department of Trade and Foreign Affairs (DEREX) - 2007 -

2. Representative Structure of the Brazilian Industry Sectorial Associations FIESP – Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo CNI – National Confederation of Industries

3. FIESP: Represents 132 state and national sectoral associations. SESI: Guarantees basic education to nearly 125,000 children, youth, adults and elderly. SENAI: Acts in the field of technical training and professional instruction (Over 1 million of subscriptions per year). IRS: Think Tank dedicated to researching industry's issues. Institutional

6. Brazil: An Overview

8. Brazilian Trade Flow Source: MDIC Elaboratiion: DEREX

9. Main Export Partners in 2006 (US$ millions) Source: MDIC Elaboratiion: DEREX/RI

10. Main Import Partners in 2006 (US$ millions) Source: MDIC Elaboratiion: DEREX/RI

11. Brazil: Global Player

12. Brazilian Foreign Debt

13. Brazilian Foreign Reserves

14. Brazil: Global Player Note: In 2007, position at June. Sources: S&P (Standard&Poor’s), Fitch Ratings, Moody’s and R&I (Rating and Investment Information). Speculation Grade Investment Grade RATINGS

16. Biofuels – Ethanol Brazil, a pioneer in bio-fuel technology since the 1970’s, has become the world’s largest ethanol exporter. More than 16 billion liters of ethanol were processed in 2006 and Brazil’s productive capability can double in the next five years. About 40% of gasoline consumption has been replaced by ethanol, and more than 80% of the cars now sold in Brazil are flex-fuel vehicles that consume either gasoline or ethanol. Doha Round The Brazilian Industry is willing to reach an ambitious and balanced agreement. FIESP’s role is to assist the Brazilian government in the identification of sensibilities and priorities in an agreement and to support technically the government, developing studies and simulations. In addition, FIESP promotes the debate among the private sector in order to assure an acceptable agreement. Enviroment The Department of Environment of FIESP is responsible for taking action on environmental issues, working as a link between the government and the private sector. FIESP supports the Kyoto Protocol and considers the achievement of its targets extremely important to enhance the sustainable growth of the Brazilian economy. From 2004 to 2006, Brazil has reduced the deforestation of the Amazon forest in 52%, which prevented the emission of 128 million tons of carbon dioxide, the main cause of global warming.

17. BRAZIL X CHILE Bilateral Relations

18. Bilateral Relations

20. Contacts International Affairs and Foreign Trade Department (DEREX) Federation of industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP) Av.Paulista, 1313 – 4th floor Phone: (55 11) 3549-4531 / 3549-4365 Fax: (55 11) 3549-4342 E.Mail: [email_address] Home Page www.fiesp.com.br