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.