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Cross-border and inter-regional cooperation: new actors and institutions in Brazil
Cross-border and inter-regional cooperation: new actors and institutions in Brazil
Sérgio Duarte de Castro
Ministry of National Integration
Secretary of Regional Development
South Bow
North Bow
Central Bow
Brazilian border
150 Km wide
15,719 Km long
11 States
588 municipalities (122 bordering, 28 Twin Cities)
27% of national territory
10 Countries
Approximately 10 million people
History => Population concentrated along the Atlantic coast
Low population density and weak economic activity along the border
GDP concentrated in the South and Southeast
Defense & DevelopementHistorically there have been two approaches: defense and
development
Approach that emphasizes defense –> Up until the 80’s was considered a barrier against external threats
Emphasis on development and continental integration - > Focus on the border region as a place full of opportunities for development, allegiance with neighboring countries and appreciation of citizenship. Regional development considered a priority strategy.
National Policy for Regional Development (PNDR) -> policies in multiple territorial scales to reduce regional inequalities => Development Program of Border Strip (PDFF)
Development Program of Border Strip (PDFF )The core policy objectives
Promote economic and social development in regions on both sides of common borders seeking the integration and activation of local potential
Articulate investments in social and economic infrastructure to support the process of economic and population density of less dynamic regions of the frontier zone and the integration of South America.
To strengthen the conditions of citizenship of the local population and the organization of civil society
Through: Structuring and strengthening clusters; Supporting the setting up supplementary social and productive infrastructure; Fostering social organization and collective association. Qualifying agents for development
Financing instrumentsAllocated to the border areas (2007-2010)
Growth Acceleration Program - PAC : € 3.8 billion (2007-2010) Mercosur structural convergence fund - FOCEM: € 280 million (2007-2010)
Allocated to underdeveloped regions with large areas of borders (2007-2010)
North constitutional Fund - FNO: € 3.3 billion Amazon Development Fund - FDA: € 1.7 billion Midwest constitutional Fund - FCO: € 5.3 billion
Amazon Fund: € 280 million in 2011 (until 2015: € 745 million)
(€ 1.0 = R$ 2.45 26/09/2011)
Other Initiatives and Programs Project “Calha Norte” (Ministry of Defense)
To promote increased population density and a greater presence of public authority at Calha Norte. Strengthening regional infrastructure (roads, health clinics, schools) and increased military presence (Border Platoons, SIVAM, PEF)
Integrated Health System at the Frontier SIS-Saúde (Ministry of Health)
To promote the integration of health systems at the municipalities bordering neighbor countries
Bilingual Border Schools Program (Ministry of Education)
To set up bilingual schools at the Twin Cities on both sides of the border, with exchange programs for teachers and students and joint schoolwork planning.
IIRSA - Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America
To bridge the geographical gaps of the 12 countries in South America, through joint investments in logistic infrastructure (international bridges, highways, railways and waterways)
Permanent Commission for Integration and Development of Border Strip (CDIF)
Presidential Decree 09/2010
Comprised of 20 government agencies (ministries and others)
Functions and powers : To coordinate and promote the convergence of sectoral public policies along the border
To set up an information system for management of the initiatives
To establish local committees at the 10 Brazilian States located along the border
Promote cross-border cooperation to address common challenges (infrastructure, public health, education, employment, environment, combat organized crime)
Ministry of National Integration
Sérgio CastroSecretary of Regional Development
SBN Qd. 02 Lote 11 Ed. Apex Brasil, Portaria B 2º Subsolo70040-020 Brasília DF - Brazil
Fone: 55 61 3414.5619/5425Mobile: 55 61 9824-0464
Fax: 55 61 3414.5711sergio.castro@integracao.gov.br
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