The OECD disclosed on Tuesday a report showing that there is a tendency for average growth of 3% in the economies of the countries of the G7 in the first half of this year.
Faisal Hassan Ibrahim, the minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, signed a protocol of intentions with the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil for cooperation in agriculture.
The upgrade of Brazil by Fitch Ratings may increase the inflow of foreign currency into the country. To the minister of Finance, Guido Mantega, it is an acknowledgement of the economy’s solidity.
Fitch Ratings agency points out that the country boasts sustainable growth and is able to resist an eventual economic crisis.
Professionals from 28 countries in Africa are participating in a course about food production. Among them are technicians from five Arab countries, learning about maize and soy cultivation in Brazil.
Finance market projections for the Brazilian trade balance have improved for the fourth week running, according to a Central Bank bulletin.
Small organic fruit producers from São Francisco River Valley earn 30% more on fruit exported to the Netherlands. And they want new markets abroad.
Four Arab countries are in the list of garment importers of the ‘Natal Pensando Moda’ project, through which companies from Rio Grande do Norte develop projects with regional inspiration.
Offered at Casa do Saber, the ‘Mysteries of Ancient Egypt’ course should show the story of pharaohs and their pyramids.
The São Paulo Cultural Centre will host a night of Arab poetry, dancing and music next Thursday. A tribute will be paid to Arab countries that have undergone social change recently.
Brazil sold the equivalent of US$ 870 million to the region in March. Revenues from shipments to Africa reached US$ 962 million, a 44.5% increase over the same month of 2010.
Growers who had ceased to cultivate the commodity are enthusiastic about the rising international demand. In São Paulo, the planted area has more than tripled.
The organisation has reformulated its institutional web page, which now includes a version in Arabic. Among the services provided, the highlight is the online tracing of certification processes.
The daily average grew by 254% compared with the same period of 2010. The surplus resulted from US$ 51 billion in exports and US$ 48 billion in imports.

