OECD Frameworks – References for Brazil

Result of Service As a result of the research, analyzes will be made available on the practices adopted by Latin American OECD member countries (Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica), their governmental institutional structure and operational approach to meet the requirements of the OECD's work and present recommendations for the Brazilian case.

Work Location Brasília

Expected duration 180 Days

Duties and Responsibilities In 2017, Brazil made its formal request to become a member of the OECD, and in 2022 it received the approval of member countries to start negotiations for the accession process. The OECD – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is a 37-member forum recognized for negotiating and applying proper regulatory practices in public policy. To become a member of the OECD, countries must obtain a formal invitation and then elaborate a timetable with the organization and its members to adapt and make their practices compatible with those advocated by the OECD (Road Map). During this period, the country promotes infra-legal and legal modifications and maybe even institutional changes when necessary and holds talks with more than 20 OECD committees on the minimum conditions for the other member countries of the organization to decide based on their satisfaction with the performance of the candidate country. It is important that regulators, the productive sector and Brazilian citizens in general can understand what it means for the country to participate in the OECD and adopt its good regulatory and public policy practices. This is the reason that motivates this project proposal to better understand the institutional structure and practices involved in the daily work of Latin American countries that are already full members of that institution (Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica). Based on the evaluation of these experiences, it will be possible to suggest possible adjustments to the structure currently in force in Brazil, to address issues related to the OECD. The research objectives are: · Systematize information on the institutional structure adopted in each of the selected countries (Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica) to deal with issues related to the OECD; · Systematize information on the modus operandi of these countries, with regard to participation in the activities of the various OECD units; · Review the literature on optimal models of participation in multilateral organizations; · Evaluate the current structure in Brazil and eventually propose adjustments, based on the literature and on the analysis of the experiences of the four countries evaluated.

Qualifications/special skills doctorate in economics, political science, public policy, international relations or similar fields. - minimum of 05 years of professional or academic experience and in research in the area of international trade, politics and foreign relations, international regulatory frameworks and/or related areas -Examples of research carried out, published or not, related to the consultancy topic.

Languages a) Fluent in English b) Fluent in Portuguese b) Intermediate Spanish.

Additional Information Outputs/ Works Assignment: Product 1 – Technical document containing the Description of institutional structures and operating format in each of the four selected countries . To be submitted 90 days after start date. Product 2 - Technical document containing the Review of the literature on models of participation in multilateral organizations and comparative assessment of structures in the four selected countries. To be submitted 120 days after start Product 3. Technical document containing the Analysis of the Brazilian structure in the light of the literature and the experience of the four countries. Adjustment recommendations in Brazil, if applicable. To be submitted 180 days after start.

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