The achievements and challenges faced by Brazil in the view of foreign diplomats
In its second edition, the Diplomatic Corps Opinion Survey is an important communication tool with representatives of other countries and identifies Brazil’s measures in foreign relations.
The document brings together the view of foreign diplomats residing in Brazil on topics such as economic performance, important reforms for the country, taxation, and bilateral cooperation mechanisms.
Main results
Opinion survey with the diplomatic corps
74%
of the embassies, estimated that the economic performance in 2020 has deteriorated
53%
of respondents believe the economic outlook will deteriorate further in 2021
There was a
10%
decrease in how Brazil is seen as a relevant international player
As a result of the pandemic,
45%
observed a decrease in Brazilian exports to their countries
Relationship with the government
32%
of respondents selected the Ministry of Economy as the main government agency with which they would like to establish a closer relationship
74%
pointed out that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was the Brazilian government agency with which they had the closest relations in 2020
RELEVANT TOPICS
for the second consecutive year, the survey showed that the most relevant topics to improve trade relations were
Facilitation and reduction of bureaucracy in foreign trade
Simplification and reduction of export and import taxes to Brazil
THE POLITICAL REFORM
was considered the most important for improving the business environment in Brazil.
About the Survey
Since 2014, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) holds the Diplomatic Briefing, which is an initiative to strengthen the relationship with foreign diplomatic missions in Brasília.
The establishment of the Diplomatic Briefing, together with the longstanding cooperation between CNI and foreign embassies, led to the implementation of a survey on relevant topics to further improve bilateral relations.
