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Jul 22, 2024

Although the Brazilian government and the military continue to play the most critical role in the ongoing response to this year’s floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been at the forefront in providing immediate aid, emergency shelters, aid distribution, and long-term recovery support for the region.

Jul 22, 2024

In June, Brazil launched a new voluntary Green Seal program to identify sustainable products and services and promote Brazil's green and circular economy as a foundation for innovation, competitiveness, and global leadership.

Jul 22, 2024

Brazil began pushing for transparency in non-profit organizations at the end of the 20th century, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s, during a period of democratization, modernization, and accountability. The 1988 Constitution established principles for public administration—including legality, impartiality, morality, and efficiency—that influenced transparency across sectors. The growth of NGOs/CSOs in the 1990s led to the Federal Law 9,790/1999, known as the "Social Organizations Law," and the designation of Civil Society Organizations of Public Interest (NGOs/CSOs), with certification criteria that included transparency and accountability requirements for operations and financial management.

Jul 22, 2024

Brazil assumed the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) in 2024, placing it at the forefront of global economic governance. Since 1999, the G20 has been an important platform for the world’s largest economies, representing around 85% of global GDP and 75% of international trade. As a founding member, Brazil has always been active in G20 discussions, advocating for the interests of emerging economies and inclusive growth.

Jan 24, 2024

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Nov 22, 2023

A survey of 1,600 nonprofit leaders in the latest Salesforce Nonprofit Trends Report shows that most believe digital transformation is critical, but are hindered by budget/resource constraints and competing priorities. The majority are focused on fundraising, but nearly a third consider organizational visibility a challenge. Our goal is to help solve this issue by offering a platform that integrates visibility (effective websites) with transparency (an easy-to-use online compliance module) to facilitate awareness and fundraising.