A Greater Burden on the Taxpayer eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, December 22, 2024 – Doctor Érica Gorga, from the University of São Paulo (USP), has been critical of the tax reform proposed by the Lula government. Her analysis points to several misconceptions which, according to her, result in an even greater tax burden for Brazilian taxpayers. This…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, December 9th, 2024 – Deutsche Bank has recently issued a stark warning to investors, advising them to steer clear of Brazil due to the perceived economic missteps of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration. Dubbed “Dilma 3 Reloaded,” this assessment draws parallels between Lula’s current term and the economic challenges faced during…
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eyesonbrasil 1. A Platform for Ambitious Climate Goals The COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to be a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. With nearly 200 countries participating, the conference aims to secure a new collective quantified goal for climate finance, ensuring that every nation has the means…
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Offer from Russia eyeson..project Amsterdam, 25 oktober 2025–Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was offered the chance to stay for another five years as head of the New Development Bank (NDB, also known as the BRICS Bank) by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bloc’s Summit in Kazan, it was reported by Brazilian News Agencies on…
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$1bn US-backed loan eyesonsuriname / financial times Amsteram, 23 October 2024– El Salvador has refinanced $1bn of its debt with a US government-backed loan from JPMorgan Chase linked to promises of river conservation, as President Nayib Bukele seeks to put the country on a stronger economic footing. The Central American nation said on Thursday that…
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Social Protection and Education in what once was the 7th richest country on earth eyeson..project Amsterdam, 23 october 2024– Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank’s (WB) Vice President announced Tuesday on several social media as well as on the website of the Bank, that his entity was “ready to accompany Argentina with more than US$ 2 billion…
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Navigating High Volatility and Lack of Intrinsic Value eyesonmalaysia The Basel III Norms: Stricter Standards for Financial Stability Amsterdam, October 5th, 2024 – The introduction of the Basel III norms has brought about stricter standards for financial institutions, particularly concerning the backing of currencies with gold and other assets1. These regulations aim to enhance the…
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Risk Mitigation the eyesproject Amsterdam, 21 September 2024– When it comes to climate change, less developed and poorer countries, mostly in the Global South face a double set back: Not only do they experience some of the worst impacts of global warming, they then struggle to access the big sums of money needed for climate solutions because of risk-shy investors. …
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eyesonbrasil Rethinking Economic Foundations Amsterdam, 28th of August 2024 – Steven Coutinho, often referred to as the “Philosopher Banker,” has introduced groundbreaking concepts aimed at transforming Suriname’s economy. His approach, detailed in his book “Thinking Outside Nature’s Box,” emphasizes moving away from a reliance on commodities and towards a diversified, value-added economy1. For Brazil, which…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The World Bank’s Vision The World Bank, a beacon of sustainable development, recently unveiled its groundbreaking initiative: the Amazon Reforestation-Linked Outcome Bond. This innovative financial instrument marries investors’ interests with measurable positive outcomes. Let’s delve into how this bond can transform the Brazilian Amazon. 2. The Bond’s Blueprint 3. A Catalyst for Change…
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