ABC - Agência Brasileira de Cooperação

The Agência Brasileira de Cooperação (ABC), part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), negotiates, coordinates, implements and monitors programs and technical cooperation projects in Brazil, performed on the basis of agreements signed by Brazil with other countries and international organizations. To fulfill its mission, the ABC foreign policy is guided by the ERM and the national development priorities as defined in sectoral plans and programs of government. TECHNICAL COOPERATION Concept The international technical cooperation is an important development tool, helping a country to promote structural changes in their production systems as a way to overcome constraints that hinder its natural growth. The programs implemented under its aegis allow the transfer of knowledge, experience success and sophisticated equipment, thus helping to train human resources and strengthening institutions in the recipient. Brazil and the International Technical Cooperation Brazil has been working in partnership with friendly countries and international organizations for nearly four decades. The technical cooperation projects are producing benefits in key sectors such as transport, energy, mining, environment, agriculture, education and health, which led to building stronger institutions, able to perform their duties at a higher level of excellence. The concept of "partnership for development", adopted by Brazil, consolidates the idea of the cooperative relationship result, to both sides, sharing efforts and benefits.