Brasil

Jul 22, 2024

You may have noticed that participatory budgeting (PB), which allows communities to directly influence how public funds are spent, has been making headlines... because it is spreading! Cities, towns, and organizations around the world are using PB to increase transparency and civic engagement.

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.

Jul 06, 2023

The Perspectives for Brazilian Philanthropy in 2023 report, published by IDIS, highlights eight trends—including the growing level of trust in NGOs/CSOs—that can make Brazilian philanthropy and social investment more strategic and transformative.

Mar 23, 2023

A filantropia continua a evoluir e se diversificar. O modelo desenvolvido no Brasil pelo Instituto Comunitário Baixada Maranhense vincula desenvolvimento centrado em indivíduos e doações locais.

Nov 15, 2022

A receptividade tecnológica e cultural aumentará as doações para ONGs / OSCs brasileiras, apesar dos desafios econômicos para o brasileiro médio, segundo o Instituto de Desenvolvimento do Investimento Social