Lobbying Uncovered: Democracy, Influence, and Corruption in Brazil
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Overview
Image: Bandeira do Brasil feita com dinheiro (Bruna cs/Flickr)
Against the backdrop of the ongoing corruption scandals and investigations in Brazil, many are beginning to wonder if a regulated lobbying industry could bring greater transparency to the game of influence. Brazil currently has no specific legislation to provide a framework for lobbying activities, although there are laws on the books that attempt to prevent corporate bribery and conflicts of interest. Nonetheless, corruption remains one of the top concerns of most companies operating in Brazil.
How have companies and politicians interacted in the absence of clear rules on lobbying in Brazil? What lessons can be drawn from the U.S. experience with lobbying? Could new legislation to regulate lobbying actually improve transparency and reduce corruption in Brazil?
Join us on September 7th at 3:00pm to discuss these issues and more with the authors of a forthcoming volume, scheduled to be released in early 2018, which explores lobbying, influence, and corruption in the context of Brazil.
Speakers
Paulo Sotero
Milton Seligman
Fernando Mello
Joel Velasco
Senior Vice President of International Relations & Head of Latin America, UnitedHealth Group
Matthew Taylor
Professor, School of International Service, American University, and former Brazil Institute Fellow
Anya Prusa
Senior Director, Albright Stonebridge Group
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Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—works to foster understanding of Brazil’s complex reality and to support more consequential relations between Brazilian and US institutions in all sectors. The Brazil Institute plays this role by producing independent research and programs that bridge the gap between scholarship and policy, and by serving as a crossroads for leading policymakers, scholars and private sector representatives who are committed to addressing Brazil’s challenges and opportunities. Read more
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