Brazil has faced economic difficulties since being awarded the 2016 Olympics in 2009. While GDP growth was around 4-6% then, it has since slowed to an average of 1.2% due to issues like corruption and the effects of the global financial crisis. This has impacted Brazil's ability to invest in infrastructure and environmental protection for the Olympics. Significant work remains to be done to clean pollution from Guanabara Bay as originally promised. Some experts argue that hosting mega-events like the Olympics often costs countries far more than the economic benefits gained due to factors like unused infrastructure and revenues going mostly to organizing bodies like the IOC rather than the host nation.
Mega sports events in brazil; social and economic legaciesUNDP Policy Centre
This presentation,made by IPC-IG's contributor Sofia Sunden, is based on a series of articles published in Revista News Brazil and Yeah! Brazil,
May – August 2013
FIFA World Cup 2014: Social Impacts and Policy StrategiesFlavio Kleijssen
The main aim of this study is to analyze ex-ante the likely socio- economic impact of the 2014 FIFA World Cup that will take place in Brazil. The recent trends of highly competitive bids to be designated host country of a sport mega-event show us the bidders believe such events to generate positive impacts. In this paper, we analyze through a descriptive approach the main aspects of potential economic and social effects through the organization of the World Cup, while contrasting it with the major cost and risks Brazil is bearing.
Our conclusions show that organizing a major sporting event is a unique opportunity for economic and social development, can accelerate infrastructure improvement and it is a major factor for gaining in international reputation, and, therefore, increasing in the long run a country’s soft power. However, in the case of Brazil, the high cost, widespread popular discontent, safety issues, lack of planning and coordination may have an important negative impact, which is likely to offset the benefits. It has been said that Brazil is the country of the future, and always will be. The 2014 World Cup, and 2016 Olympic Games will give a strong indication whether this still holds true.
World cup is the most famous sport event in the world with passionate in football. In the host country point of view, world cup is the best channel to promote and boost the economic.
İnovatif Kimya Dergisi Sayı-11 Anlatılan Konu Başlıkları
Su Kirliliği
Yapay Et
Su-H2O
Nükleer Enerji
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İyon Tutucular
Kimya Mühendisliği ve Aspen Plus
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İyi okumalar dileriz.
A presentation outlining Wessex AHSN's proposed approach to spreading and adopting best practice and innovation in health and care across the Wessex region. This presentation was delivered on 19 November at the AHSN's Innovation Forum, held in Chilworth.
Mega sports events in brazil; social and economic legaciesUNDP Policy Centre
This presentation,made by IPC-IG's contributor Sofia Sunden, is based on a series of articles published in Revista News Brazil and Yeah! Brazil,
May – August 2013
FIFA World Cup 2014: Social Impacts and Policy StrategiesFlavio Kleijssen
The main aim of this study is to analyze ex-ante the likely socio- economic impact of the 2014 FIFA World Cup that will take place in Brazil. The recent trends of highly competitive bids to be designated host country of a sport mega-event show us the bidders believe such events to generate positive impacts. In this paper, we analyze through a descriptive approach the main aspects of potential economic and social effects through the organization of the World Cup, while contrasting it with the major cost and risks Brazil is bearing.
Our conclusions show that organizing a major sporting event is a unique opportunity for economic and social development, can accelerate infrastructure improvement and it is a major factor for gaining in international reputation, and, therefore, increasing in the long run a country’s soft power. However, in the case of Brazil, the high cost, widespread popular discontent, safety issues, lack of planning and coordination may have an important negative impact, which is likely to offset the benefits. It has been said that Brazil is the country of the future, and always will be. The 2014 World Cup, and 2016 Olympic Games will give a strong indication whether this still holds true.
World cup is the most famous sport event in the world with passionate in football. In the host country point of view, world cup is the best channel to promote and boost the economic.
İnovatif Kimya Dergisi Sayı-11 Anlatılan Konu Başlıkları
Su Kirliliği
Yapay Et
Su-H2O
Nükleer Enerji
16 Ton
İyon Tutucular
Kimya Mühendisliği ve Aspen Plus
Ayrıca Her Ay 3 Web Sitesi ve Kimya Bulmacası, Kimya Sektöründen Haberler ile Kimya Sözlüğü
İyi okumalar dileriz.
A presentation outlining Wessex AHSN's proposed approach to spreading and adopting best practice and innovation in health and care across the Wessex region. This presentation was delivered on 19 November at the AHSN's Innovation Forum, held in Chilworth.
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Certified Property Solutions is one of the best property management companies in Hawaii serving Honolulu and the Island of Oahu. We have over 7 years of experience, so you At Certified Property Solutions, we focus on developing relationships that last a lifetime with a happy and innovative team that strives to exceed your expectations. We are committed to providing excellent management solutions for you, your friends, and your family.
Ever wonder if the emerging technologies you hear about will affect nonprofits? Chances are they already have. Let’s recap 2015 breakthroughs and look ahead to learn how things such as wearables, artificial intelligence, drones and 3D printing may directly affect your organization. The Powertools for Nonprofits conference provides an educational forum for nonprofit professionals, volunteers and board members, offering ideas on how to leverage resources, strengthen organizational effectiveness and improve the quality of life for all.
Brazil has become a market many companies wish to capitalize on, yet find themselves questioning the best way to do so. As a global sports agency, we here at Wasserman Media Group want to use our expertise to help you take advantage of the economic opportunity in Brazil. This presentation will take you through the growing economy of Brazil, how sports in Brazil have brought tremendous success to the partners involved, and how you can leverage sports to win in this growing market.
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Water Issues in Rio de Janeiro during summer 2016 Olympics
The summer Olympics happening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016, have caused many concerns for the athletes that will be competing in the water events in Guanabara Bay. When Brazil first got the bid to host the Olympics, one of the prerequisites was that the local water supply would be cleaned up and brought up to the minimum standards for safe drinking, cooking, bathing, dog-washing and swimming water that every civilized country has to abide by. According to the Brazilian Government and Rio de Janeiro’s mayor says it is almost impossible for the water quality to be improved significantly in time for the Olympics coming this summer but that the water will not be an issue in conducting the sporting events required to host the Olympics [1].
Guanabara Bay contains 84% of the city’s untreated sewage [2]. Tests done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) showed that the hazardous waste in Guanabara Bay is 1.7 million times more hazardous than what is considered hazardous in California [3]. The International Olympic Committee will use the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to determine if the Guanabara Bay will be safe enough to host the water events or if a new venue will have to be used [3]. In order to fix this problem in time for the Olympics, the water quality standards set by the World Health Organization need to be enforced and more funding from the government is needed.
The Associated Press (AP) have done some water quality tests in Guanabara Bay, Ipanema Beach, and Copacabana Beach Surf, which is the location for the triathlon and marathon and some swim events. The results from these tests show that these areas are consistently virus-laden throughout and there is a spike in bacterial fecal coliforms. The amount of bacterial fecal coliforms is 16 times the amount permitted by the Brazilian government. As a result, all of the water venues for the Olympics are not fit for the athletes to compete in. Mena, who is a waterborne virus expert says that “athletes who ingest three tablespoons of the contaminated water have a 99 percent chance of being infected with viruses [1].” If any of the beaches in the United State or in Europe were contaminated to the same level that Rio de Janeiro’s beaches are contaminated, they would be shut down [1].
The water issues in Rio de Janeiro go much further than the water the athletes have to compete in. The water issues affect the fans and visitors as well because of the showering water, the water food will be cooked in, drinking water, any vegetation that gets watered, or any other ways that a bystander can be in contact with the polluted water.
The polluted water is hard for the city of Rio de Janeiro to fix because Rio de Janeiro is one of the most corrupt localities in the world. The city of Rio de Janeiro has a vast population of very poor underclassman and also a very small population of very wealthy upperclassmen. The.
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4. Overview: Brazil and the World Cup &
Olympics
When the International
Olympic Committee
awarded Rio de Janerio
the 2016 Olympics, the
Brazilian economy was
booming at 4-6% GDP
growth per year.
5. BUT…
From 2011-2014,
Brazil has had one of
the weakest
recoveries to the 2009
financial crisis, having
an average GDP
growth rate of
1.2%/year.
6. Changes in Brazilian Economy and Society
• Low GDP growth rates
• Corruption
• Rise of Brazilian Middle Class
• Wealth
• Decreased inequality, reduced poverty rate
• Power and Influence
• Concern for their rights
• As Marcia Regina, 55, a teacher from Rio's working-class north side told the Guardian, "I
can't stand being in a country where I have to pay such high taxes to get nothing
whatsoever in return," she said. "In our health system, we are treated like wild animals.
In terms of public safety, we are just treated as statistics. Don't even talk to me about
education. They think we are all stupid.“ (CNBC, August 17, 2015)
7. Brazilian Economic Effects on Environment
Guanabara Bay in Rio
de Janerio, where the
Olympic Sailing Trials
and Competitions will
take place in 2016.
8. Brazil: Economics = Environment
• Current Challenges for Brazil’s environment:
• Detrimental Droughts
• Deforestation (especially in the Amazon)
• Water Shortages
• “Half of the Brazilian population does not have sewage collection, said Édíson Carlos, president
of Trata Brasil, a nonprofit organization of sanitation companies that listed sanitation problems
in the bay in a 2014 report.” (Washington Post, May 15, 2015)
• Water Pollution
• Ineffective Sewage control in major cities like Rio and San Paulo
• Causal Relationships:
• 75% of Brazil’s energy comes from hydroelectricity
• Scientific studies have linked deforestation in the Amazon to massive droughts in
Southern Brazil
9. Guanabara Bay
• Brazil is significantly behind schedule in cleaning up the overly
polluted Guanabara Bay for the Olympics.
• In its hosting application, Brazil promised to have 80% of the bay cleaned in time for the
games; however, a year away, only one of eight water treatment plants have been built.
• Causes:
• Ineffective sewer treatment
• Lack of industry control on oil production
• In its hosting application, Brazil promised to have 80% of the bay cleaned in
time for the games; however, a year away, only one of eight water treatment
plants have been built.
• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-33838578
10.
11. Brazilian Gov’t Responses
• “Officials have admitted that a target to treat 80 percent of the sewage
flowing into Guanabara Bay by 2016 will not be met, and garbage-picking
“eco-boats” have been suspended pending new bids for the contract.”
(Washington Post, May 15, 2015)
• Using “eco-barriers” and chemical agents to clean up and decrease the
toxicity of Guanabara Bay.
• Brazilian TV reported that 8,200 liters of sewage reaches the bay per second
and 100 tons of garbage a day. Rio’s state-controlled water and sanitation
company, CEDAE, said it had more than tripled the amount of treated
sewage reaching the bay. In the next three years, that number will reach
16,000 liters a second. From 2009 to 2016, the company will have spent
$668 million on sewage treatment in the bay.
12. Discussion ?s
• How to companies and federal governments evaluate the negative
externalities of pollution at the expense of “higher” economic
output/productivity?
14. Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Lessons from the 2014 World Cup
• Brazil spent more than $11 billion on hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup
• However, the revenues were not nearly as big as hoped; according to the
Borgen Project, “The World Cup did little to boost the economy and the
jump in tourism the government was anticipating was not as significant
as expected.”
• Brazil needed to build 12 new stadiums and completely re-do their
transportation infrastructure
• But the World Cup only brings in around $3.5 billion in revenue, most of
which goes to FIFA.
15. What you need to host the Olympics
• IOC has been putting more emphasis recently on new
infrastructure
• Challenges: Trying to find low-cost, high-quality construction
• Infrastructure Demands
• 12 new sporting event stadiums/areas
• Olympic Village
• New Train/Highway construction to connect Olympic areas
• Airport reconstruction for the 3 airports in the Rio area
16. Is it worth it to host the Olympics?
• Articles to look at:
• “Does Hosting the Olympics actually pay off?” New York Times Magazine,
August 5, 2014.
• “Just Say No.” The Economist, February 28, 2015.
• Lessons from other countries
• Spending and Revenue: While the London Olympics in 2012 cost $10.4
billion, London only received $5.2 billion in revenue.
• Unused infrastructure and economic losses
• Montreal in 1974 (loss of CAN$990 million), Sydney in 2000 (loss of US$2.1
billion), Athens in 2004 (US$14-15 billion)
17.
18. Challenge: Revenues
One of the biggest complaints about
hosting the Olympics and World Cup
is that the majority of revenues
generated from the events goes to
the IOC/FIFA. In the case of the 2012
London Olympics, the IOC pocketed
almost 70% of broadcast revenues.
19. Recommendations for future
Olympics/World Cups
Prof. Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College, in his new book Circus
Maximus: The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the
World Cup, provides some recommendations for future Olympic and
World Cup events:
1. IOC and FIFA should abandon their preference for new
construction; put emphasis on usage of existing facilities
2. Limit the number of cities bidding
3. Adjust splitting of TV revenues to favor host nations
4. Increase transparency among national committees and the IOC
20. Discussion Questions:
• Is it worth it to host the Olympics? What is Brazil gaining and
losing?
• Should the Brazilian government be prioritizing their resources in
different ways?
• Based on what we’ve heard today, do you think Brazil will be able
to successfully host the Olympics come Summer of 2016?
• What do you believe are the major obstacles Brazil must overcome
before the Olympics?