Tag: transparency

Considering the Diversion of Public Monies in Brazil -A Cool US$35 Billion for Starters

Posted on by gregmichener

US$35 billion of public monies stolen. A colossal affront to the cities and country they work for? Yes. Preventable? Not yet. The most significant news item on the diversion of public monies I have seen in some time appeared in yesterday’s Globo as the lead opinion piece: “The Indicators Show Billions Stolen.” The article cites Read more about Considering the Diversion of Public Monies in Brazil -A Cool US$35 Billion for Starters[…]

Government Decides to Keep Archives Closed: Opacity to Prevail Under Dilma?

Posted on by gregmichener

The Brazilian government has decided to keep its historical archives on the military dictatorship (1964-1985) closed, according to a report published today by ABRAJI. The move breaks with previous promises and effectively renders a conference I paid $100R to attend– International Seminary on Access to Information and Human rights –irrelevant. A boycott of the seminary Read more about Government Decides to Keep Archives Closed: Opacity to Prevail Under Dilma?[…]