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Apr 09, 2009 11:00 AM, School of International and Public Affairs, Room 1501

Ruth Cardoso: A Tribute

Ruth Cardoso: A Tribute

The academic and public policy work of Dr. Ruth Cardoso, former First Lady of Brazil, touched the lives of many.  In addition to her academic contributions as a researcher and teacher in anthropology and sociology, Ruth Cardoso inspired many in Brazil to put her ideas into practice.  Major policy innovations in Brazil can be traced back to Ruth Cardoso: the rising role of women in Brazilian society is an example, as well as the development of modern forms of public spending, including Comunidade Solidaria, a precursor of Brazil’s now renowned Bolsa Familia Program.  This is the first in a series of three conferences which will honor and cary forward the work of Dona Ruth. 

Organized in collaboration with: FACULDADES DE CIENCIAS SOCIAS, UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO; FUNDACAO GETULIO VARGAS (SAO PAULO), AND
INSTITUTO FERNANDO HENRIQUE CARDOSO.

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