BRASIL CONNECTIONJCI – FranceJCI - Aix En ProvenceJCI – Marseille

Junior Chamber International

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We are a membership-based nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world.

Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us.

We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact

The JCI Mission: To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

The JCI Vision: To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

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The JCI Values: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human lifeThat the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nationsThat economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterpriseThat government should be of laws rather than of menThat earth's great treasure lies in human personalityAnd that service to humanity is the best work of life.

What is BRASIL CONNECTION ?

A mission to foster economic exchanges between companies from South of

France (From Aix en Provence / Marseille Region) and Brasil market and

institutions.

A representation during the World Congress of the Junior Chamber

International in Rio in November 4th to 9th gathering more than 4 000 young

entrepreneurship people

Our Partners

Why are we looking at Brazil?

• Large Domestic Market• Natural Ressources• World Cup and Olympic Games• Entrepreneurial Capacity

Strengths

• Failing manufacturing industry• Currency volatility• Infrastructure Issues• Education

Weaknesses

• Measures to boost the Economy• Interest Rates Reduction (12.5% to 6,5% in 12 months)• Financing for Infrastructures• Tax Relief on Investments, Exports, Payroll etc..• Special Regimes for certain commodities

Plano Brasil Maior

“We are not talking about protectionism or closing our economy but simply about not favoring an imported product when it is already being produced locally. “

Secretary for the Development of Industrial ProductionMinistry for Development, Industry and Foreign Trade

This is our competitive advantage: Be French!

Why are we looking at Brazil?

Outlook 2013 – What can we expect? Stronger Exports

› Measures taken to support Export Companies› Faster Tax Credit refund› Relief on specific federal taxes› Export guarantee fund› Financing schemes

Contained Imports of Finished Products› More Customs Checks to prevent fraud› Higher duties on products protected within MERCOSUL› ROE› Project Cargo for infrstaructure

Other Positive Data› Brazil remains #1 in Global Retail Development as per AT Kearny’s latest report› LATAM is so far least affected by European Crisis› Inflation is down and ROE is improving› Government is actively creating new investment opportunities (PPP)› Agri Business

Why are we looking at Brazil?

Our events in 2013 organized in France

June 2013: A conference during the Export exhibition – CLASSE Export –Region PACA of

France“How to set up a business in Brazil?”

October 2013: A business exchange timeout at VASARELY foundation center, to put in

relation companies interested by Brazilian market

Our non profit organisation partner

Support the action of GOL DEL LETRAhttp://www.goldeletra.org.br/

Gol de Letra Foundation is a Brazilian Non-profit Organization that acts on the suburbs of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Help us to support the funds and make a donation at the end of this event.