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Inova Cidades Forum
Launched in February 2019, the Forum was made possible by the partnership between the National Front of Mayors (Frente Nacional de Prefeitos) and the Arapyaú Institute. Inova Cidades Forum brings together secretaries and municipal leaders who work with government innovation to exchange knowledge for greater efficiency in public management. The network seeks solutions to address […]
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MapBiomas
In a country the size of a continent like Brazil, the existence of reliable and accessible data about vegetation coverage and land use is essential to ensure efficiency in combating deforestation. MapBiomas was created to guarantee the availability of this information based on a low-cost, rapid state-of-the-art methodology. Based on Google Earth Engine technology, the […]
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Coalition Brazil Climate, Forest and Agriculture
The Coalizão Brasil Clima, Florestas e Agricultura is the largest multi-sector group in Brazil dedicated to promoting a low carbon economy. Comprising more than 290 members, it includes representatives from agribusiness, NGOs, environmentalists, academics, trade associations and businesses in diverse sectors – such as finance, steel and forestry. The purpose of the Coalition is to […]
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Strengthening the cocoa chain
Cocoa and chocolate produced with care for the environment could drive the development of the south of Bahia. We are part of a growing movement in the region focused on strengthening this production chain and revitalizing “cabruca”, the Atlantic Rainforest cocoa. We work with leaders and institutions from all sectors to create common goals and […]
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Regional Development Agency
Since 2017, an important network in the region of the Cocoa Coast has been developing an agenda based on integrated, sustainable growth: the construction of the “Sul da Bahia Global” (Global South of Bahia) Regional Development Agency. The project is the result of a partnership with Sebrae in Ilhéus, which has mobilized the main actors […]
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Tabôa Community Reinforcement
Entrepreneurs, community leaders and residents of Serra Grande, Uruçuca, Ilhéus and Itacaré are transforming their reality with support from the organization Tabôa Fortalecimento Comunitário. Tabôa is a community foundation that offers credit and training to small entrepreneurs, incubation for new businesses and support for socioenvironmental projects chosen by the community. Its mission is to strengthen […]
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New school in Serra Grande
In Serra Grande, a district in Uruçuca, the local government and the community will see an old dream come true: the inauguration of the Integrated and Sustainable Education Centre. With an award-winning design based on the principles of sustainable architecture, the campus is being built and will serve more than 3,000 students, from nursery to […]
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Commitment to Public Education Plan
Without quality public education there is no way to guarantee a prosperous future. This is why we seek to improve student learning, teacher training and resource management for the Cocoa Coast education departments. The pilot project is in place in a partnership with the local governments of Uruçuca and Una. Municipal school principals, educational coordinators, […]
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Fiscal balance for municipal governments
Brazil needs more efficient, transparent and financially healthy municipal governments. On the Cocoa Coast, we stimulate efficiency in public administration and balanced municipal accounts. We work with the consultancy Gove and the local governments of Canavieiras, Itacaré, Una and Uruçuca to improve the fiscal situation of these cities. The measures – sometimes as simple as […]