Este trabalho investiga a efetividade de instrumentos tributários de incentivos à pesquisa, desenvolvimento e inovação utilizados no Brasil desde o início dos anos de 1990. Particularmente, são analisados dois instrumentos distintos. A Lei de Informática cuja primeira edição foi feita...

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of current practices in the provision of business development services (BDS) to small and microentrepreneurs in developing countries. The document is meant to serve as a resource for Bank staff and other development practitioners who play a...

Drawing from the findings of monitoring evaluations conducted for MIF and others between 1996 and 2003, this paper sets forth some of the key lessons learned to-date from the operation of various LAC-based SME investment funds.

A questão das comunidades brasileiras no exterior não é nova para o Ministério das Relações Exteriores. Desde a década de 1980, premidos pela crise econômica que se abateu sobre o Brasil, milhares de nossos compatriotas tomaram o caminho do exterior, em busca de oportunidades de melhoria...

This report discusses ProFund's accomplishments and performance by examining its original business plan relative to its performance, the composition of its portfolio, and its primary role with respect to its investors and investees.