for the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) to pursue full interoperability of automated teller machine (ATM) networks in Brazil … achieving interoperability for ATM transactions in Brazil. The note presents: (i) the key concepts that impact interoperability … of the ATM network; (ii) an overview of the regulatory framework and retail payment infrastructure in Brazil; (iii) cross …

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is exposing Brazil to an unprecedented challenge. The pandemic is expected to … plunge Brazil into another recession. Although the pain of recession can be felt across the economy, smaller firms are … and the recovery phase. Brazil has already put in place significant measures to address the economic crisis. Beyond the …

The development of Brazil's modern social safety net is quite recent, and social assistance programs claim a relatively … programs in Brazil is to provide support to people living in poverty and other vulnerable groups. These programs primarily … small benefits and services. They are usually targeted to the poor or low-income groups via means-testing, or provide …

Water in Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER) system. This case focuses on the experience of Sao Paulo, Brazil …

In Brazil, violence against women and girls (VAWG), which is a manifestation of gender-based violence (GBV), is a major … end violence against women, including health, social assistance, public security, and justice services, were stalled …

In 2020, Brazil was about to face socioeconomic disruptions of historical proportions. The onset of the COVID-19 … Security System (INSS). When economic shocks hit Brazil, the labor market outcomes of low-income individuals are the first to … transfers. The Programa Bolsa Familia (PBF) decreased its coverage in the years following the 2014 crisis when Brazil's poverty …

How much talent is lost in Brazil because of unideal education and health conditions The Brazil Human Capital Review is … productivity in Brazil. As a first step, this report proposes the Human Capital Index (HCI) to estimate the expected productivity … estimates the productivity level of the next generation of works. The results are alarming. How can Brazil recover from a decade …

In contrast with the rest of Latin America and the Caribbean, Brazil's poverty rate is estimated to have decreased …

After contracting 4.1 percent in 2020, economic activity in Brazil increased substantially in 2021. Vaccination has …