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A hub for debates on democracy and development

The Fundação FHC is dedicated to four core themes that it sees as essential for Brazil to navigate a world filled with uncertainties and opportunities, aiming to elevate social, economic, and political development standards.

About the Fundação FHC

Our Priority Themes:

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Crisis and Renewal of Democracy

“Democracy was the cause of my generation,” said Fernando Henrique Cardoso (fondly remembered as FHC). To prevent regression and foster progress, it is crucial to enhance democratic institutions, adapting them to confront today’s unprecedented challenges.

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Development and Sustainability

In a world threatened by climate change, will we contribute to the solution or the problem? Can Brazil advance while preserving the environment and supporting global decarbonization? Will we harness new technologies for socially inclusive development?

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New Global Geopolitics

As U.S. dominance wanes, China rises as a superpower, Russia takes a confrontational stance, and protectionism reemerges, what role will Brazil play in an increasingly complex and uncertain world?

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Histories of Brazil

As an institution dedicated to preserving President FHC’s legacy, the Fundação FHC values historical memory to better understand the present and shape the future.

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Mini-docs

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Artificial Intelligence and the Environment

How can artificial intelligence help fight climate change? On the other hand, what are the negative effects of its use on the environment? Experts share their ideas to answer these and other questions in this season of Vale a Pena Perguntar.

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Vale a Pena Perguntar

The Brazilian political system and the quality of democracy

The fifth season analyses questions such as: What changes have taken place in the relationship between the branches of government in recent years? Does the financing of parties and electoral campaigns affect representativeness?

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Minidocs
May 21, 2025

Oil and the Energy Transition

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Minidocs
April 01, 2025

Transportation and Delivery Platforms

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Minidocs
March 17, 2025

Public Security and Democracy

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Publication

Publications

Brazil: Public (In)Security Experiences in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Produced by Diálogo Interamericano, Fundação FHC and Escola de Segurança Multidimensional do Instituto de Relações Internacionais da Universidade de São Paulo, the report highlights the challenges posed by organized crime and analyses public policies to address insecurity in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

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Featured debates

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Debates
August 16, 2024

Steven Levitsky: ‘Trump represents a greater threat to democracy today than in 2016, when he was first elected’

The American political scientist participated in a debate at the Fundação FHC to mark the institution’s 20th anniversary.

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Other debates

Debates

Environment and Development: Seizing the opportunities of decarbonization

September 03, 2024
Debates

Thirty Years of the Real Plan: Memories, lessons learned, and challenges

June 24, 2024
Debates

Justices Barroso and Jobim Debate the Role of the Supreme Court

April 22, 2024

Collection

The Fundação FHC houses a vast collection of books, documents, photos, videos, and audio files, offering the public and researchers an invaluable resource for exploring a significant part of Brazil’s political and intellectual history.

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May 08, 2024

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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April 10, 2024

Ruth Cardoso

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Collection
April 10, 2024

Paulo Renato Souza

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About

  • The Fundação

Themes

  • Crisis and Renewal of Democracy
  • Development and Sustainability
  • New Global Geopolitics
  • Histories of Brazil

Initiatives

  • Publications
  • Debates
  • Mini-docs
  • Plataforma Democrática

Collection

  • Collection
  • File Guides
  • Portal do Acervo

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