National interests gain force abroad

CNI follows international negotiations among economic blocks and foreign trade policy adopted by the government while putting forward suggestions and proposals - always defending the interests of Brazilian industry. In addition, it maintains alliances with similar entities abroad, exchanging information and discussing ways of expanding trade. The partnership arrangements that CNI holds with German, North American and Japanese industries and those of the IBAS group (India, Brazil and South Africa) are typical examples. CNI is also a member of IOE, AILA and BIAC(OECD)
A third front of CNI work is the promotion of trade and investments.

Through its network, the Confederation offers support to companies undergoing a process of internationalization, especially small and medium-sized companies. Another important action in the international field is the Brazilian Business Coalition (Coalizão Empresarial Brasileira - CEB). Together, CNI and CEB monitor trade-related matters - like the reduction of Tariff and Non-tariff Barriers - economic issues, investments, intellectual property issues and government purchasing.

Relevant site: www.negociacoesinternacionais.cni.org.br

May 19 2009 - CNI puts forward private sector’s proposal at OCDE meeting

CNI Executive Director José Augusto Fernandes took part in the May 19 meeting of the Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development (OCDE) in Paris. Corporate leaders and representatives of member country governments and corporate leaders attended the meeting.

Among the major items on the Growth Agenda were approaches to the question of Fiscal Adjustment, which embraces issues such as the quality of government spending and the need for a General Tax Reform. Another important issue was Innovation and the need for sector-based funds and a regulatory mechanism to finance it.
 
José Augusto also addressed issues related to Financing, Labor Relations, Reducing Bureaucracy, Foreign Trade Policy, Environment and Climate Change, and Reforming the Legal System.

The Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development (OCDE) was created in 1960 and presently has 30 member countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. It also has formal relations with 70 non-member countries.