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A autora reconstitui e analisa a atuacao dos deputados brasileiros nas Cortes constituintes portuguesas de 1821 e 1822, a partir da leitura dos "Diarios" daquelas Cortes. Alem das divergencias acerca da configuracao politico administrativa do estado luso-brasileiro entre deputados de Portugal e do Brasil, examina-se a diversidade de alinhamentos e propostas entre estes ultimos, ao representarem os interesses de suas respectivas provincias. Enfatiza-se a utilizacao do conceito de nacao nos debates constituintes em face da crise do imperio portugues, as vesperas da independencia brasileira. (Novos Estud CEBRAP/DÜI)

This article examines the roles, good & bad, played primarily by European but also other countries in the colonial & postcolonial histories of the five African countries of which Portuguese is the official language -- Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, & Sao Tome & Principe, known as PALOP (Paises Africanos de Lingua Official Portuguese). The author draws on 22 books to describe the history of the colonization of the PALOP nations & the external influences on their current politics, cultures, language, religions, & people, examining each country turn. The account of Mozambique & its province of Inhambane explains the commercial, political, & social participation of Denmark, stemming primarily from its capital, Copenhagen, in this African country's current state of being & development. Adapted from the source document.

Os autores apresentam um relato do programa de treinamento para funcionarios municipais ligados a area de saude, patrocinado pela Fundacao Nacional de Saude e desenvolvido pelo Nucleo de Saude do IBAM. Os cursos envolveram mais de mil participantes em 22 estados da Federacao, sendo de fundamental importancia no processo de municipalizacao do Sistema Unico de Saude. (ram/DÜI)

A promulgacao, em 22 de julho de 1997, da lei no. 9.474 que, entre outras coisas, "define mecanismos para a implementacao do estatuto dos refugiados de 1951", constitui um marco na protecao aos refugiados no Brasil. Para que se possa dimensionar sua importancia, parece oportuno proceder a uma revisao sobre a questao. Para tanto, cumpre antes tracar em linhas gerais, a evolucao da protecao internacional aos refugiados em nivel mundial e regional, bem como a diferenca entre os institutos do asilo e do refugio, para entao rever a posicao brasileira na materia. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

In this article, the author analyzes neoliberal economic models adopted by Central and Latin America, as well as by Southeast Asian countries, to overcome import substitution. He points out the failures in the Latin American model and seeks possible options to prevent any future crises. The alternatives discussed by the author include natural resources' exports, specific policies for Mercosur and strategies in technology. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

Elaborado por solicitacao do Banco Mundial, este trabalho deve ser entendido como uma contribuicao aos debates que tiveram lugar no Seminario "Brasil: Desafios para o Desenvolvimento Urbano para a Proxima Decada", realizado no periodo de 22 a 24 de agosto de 1994, no Rio de Janeiro. No artigo sao analisadas algumas experiencias municipais bem-sucedidas de gestao urbana, das quais o autor procura extrair licoes que possam contribuir para mudar o quadro de degradacao atingido. Por ultimo, o documento compreende recomendacoes quanto a medidas voltadas para o fortalecimento da capacidade de gestao dos municipios, visando ampliar-lhes a participacao na promocao de uma nova politica de desenvolvimento urbano. (ram/DÜI)

This is an intellectual self-profile. The author starts identifying the political and theoretical influences he had, as a young man, from his family, and from intellectuals as Marx, Weber and Keynes, abroad, and from Furtado and Rangel, in Brazil. He divides his contributions in historical and theoretical. The historical analyses are, on their turn, subdivided in those dealing specifically with Brazil and Latin America and others referring to changes in contemporary world economy and society. In the conclusion, the author makes a general evaluation of the work done, which involves also a research program for the future. (Rev Econ Polit/DÜI)

The article provides an overview of the international trade topics being discussed at the World Trade Organization. In reviewing the background of the liberalization process from the Brazilian point of view, the author emphasizes the need for greater domestic awareness of the emerging issues and new directions which are to be discussed at the Singapore Conference. Occupying a central position within this context is the question of multilateralism versus regionalism and its consequences. The author describes other controversial themes debated in the forums, including the social clause, investment, competition policies and the environmental issue. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

In this paper, the author describes briefly the basic characteristics of Brazil, analyzing, in the light of the present political and economic advances, issues such as democratization, economic stability, changes in land occupation and exploration, science and technology and the social question. The insertion of Brazil into the South-American, Latin American and hemispheric context is then examined. The author concludes that it is vital to carry out strategic studies with a view to setting guidelines and gathering proposals for the future insertion of Brazil abroad, especially in regard to its national defense policies and the establishment of long-term development planning. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

In this article, the author discusses financial questions deemed as key issues, in highway privatization projects in Brazil. Expected returns, compared tariffs, costs, demand and capital structure are the core on this work. The author performs a simulation exercise based on one of the cases most frequently remembered as a candidate to privatization in the State of Sao Paulo: the system comprising the Anchieta and the Imigrantes highways, which make a connection between the city of Sao Paulo and the city of Santos, on the coast. The conclusions indicate that it is a feasible undertaking, provided that some restrictions are included in its design

In spite of the uncertainties that surround future predictions in a rapidly changing world, the author attempts to draw a sketch of the events the next 25 years may reserve both for Brazil and the world in the era of globalization. Several trends that are liable to influence the course of foreign affairs worldwide are reviewed, such as homogenization, unipolarism and intensification of regional integration. The author then analyzes the insertion of Brazil into the international scene - which has been greatly enhanced in recent years thanks to the success of the "Plano Real" - and emphasizes the need for development not only in the economic but also in the social sphere. (Polit Externa/DÜI)

The author sits down with Krishna Menon to discuss 450 years of history in Portuguese India, as well as issues relating to modern-day Goa and contemporary India in general. Adapted from the source document.

The author notes that to speak of democracy in the countries of Central Asia would seem to be a futile effort. The republics that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union are known for their authoritarian, repressive, & centralized regimes. Following a review of the history & sociopolitical context of the Central Asian countries, the author describes being in Bishkek in Jan 2010, when Kyrgyzstan was between revolutions & popular revolts, & discusses the country's internal dynamics as well as foreign relations with the US, Russia, & other Western nations. While a ray of hope was apparent at that time -- with the establishment of a new legitimate government & a new social contract -- it was soon extinguished. Once again, the future of Kyrgyzstan, like that of the other Central Asian countries, appears unlikely to change anytime soon. S. Stanton