When: October 7 - 16, 2006
"...it's just a question of how to transform every problem into a solution.. If you have a problem, you have to build an equation of co-responsibility." Jaime Lerner, architect; innovator; former Mayor of Curitiba
Background: The Washington Council on International Trade is proud to offer a unique trade visit October 7-16, 2006 -- a first both for the Council and for our State. The visit to Brazil is designed to focus on innovative companies, people, and solutions. It will combine learning from sustainable models with making valuable contacts with leaders in business, agriculture, government and communities. This high-level delegation will be led by the Lt. Governor and bring together civic leaders with CEO's and representatives of the state's leading businesses.
WCIT selected Brazil for its proven models of innovative resource use including the city of Curitiba, for its thriving CSR business community, and because Brazil has demonstrated its ability to find innovative solutions to some of the most challenging issues of our time.
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