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Acre State of Brazil Implements Entrepreneurial City Program in all 22 Municipalities

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The Governor of the Brazilian State of Acre, Gladson Cameli, has signed a technical and financial cooperation agreement with the State Legislative Assembly (Aleac) and the Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae) to implement the Entrepreneurial City program in all 22 municipalities. This historic milestone aims to strengthen municipal public management, foster sustainable economic development, and boost the municipal economy, generating jobs and income for the population. The program will implement consultancy, instruction, events, missions, and other actions to promote entrepreneurship and improve the business environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Entrepreneurial City program will be implemented in all 22 municipalities of Acre, with a focus on technical training for city halls, encouraging local entrepreneurship, and modernizing urban and institutional planning and development instruments.
  • The program aims to strengthen municipal public management, foster sustainable economic development, and boost the municipal economy, generating jobs and income for the population.
  • The partnership between the Acre government, Aleac, and Sebrae will contribute R$5 million and 500 thousand to the implementation of the project, with the state government contributing R$900 thousand, Aleac allocating R$900 thousand, and Sebrae/AC contributing R$3 million and 700 thousand.
  • The program will provide over 18,000 hours of consulting, events, training, and workshops aimed at improving municipal administrations, comprising 10 pillars with specific actions to support municipalities in developing their own master plans.
  • The partnership aims to integrate existing projects at partner institutions, promoting a favorable business environment and building a more prosperous future for the entire state.
  • The program will work with public administrators to help them think about their municipalities and the development of their people, focusing on areas such as public management, leadership, and streamlining business opening processes.

Statistics:

  • R$5 million and 500 thousand will be invested in the implementation of the project.
  • The state government will contribute R$900 thousand, Aleac will allocate R$900 thousand, and Sebrae/AC will contribute R$3 million and 700 thousand.
  • Over 18,000 hours of consulting, events, training, and workshops will be provided to improve municipal administrations.
  • The program will cover all 22 municipalities of Acre, aiming to reach 100% of the state's municipalities.

Sources:

  • Agência AC [available at: https://agencia.ac.gov.br/governador-gladson-cameli-assina-termo-de-cooperacao-com-a-aleac-e-sebrae-para-implantar-o-programa-cidade-empreendedora-nos-22-municipios/].

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