Northeast Brazil needs to focus on creating better brains

Past few years have seen Northeast Brazil being devoid of the importance it deserved on the national front. The development it should have received as per the policy projections made by several political parties has been stalled for a really long time. The needs of Northeast Brazil have lain subdued under the conflicting interests of various other states, each wanting its own share of budget and greater share of benefits. But an anticipated importance in the international market and political stability have led to a streak of development in Northeast, which is indicative of the bright prospects the future of the region holds, says Sergio Machado.

There was once a time when Brazil was politically strong and all the regions were aligned towards a common benefit the country but as the political instability grew, this virtue of unity diluted in to a thin idea which held less value. This is the time when President Lula allocated the largest amount of infrastructure projects and investments for the Northeast area. Since a couple of years, development in the area has been the centre of focus. But what the region really needs is sustainable development, remarks Sergio Machado, former president of Transpetro.

He elaborates that Northeast needs to focus diligently on improving its education system in order to create better brains that would further the development. Research centers should be more in number so that the region and its people stay abreast with the latest technology. Sergio Machado also remarks that the prevalent time is one of the best times of Brazil for it is reaching a level where it will be a supplier of various products and services at a global belvedere. It will supply oil, foods and other products. This would create a number of job opportunities for the people. The fact that Brazil is closer to Northern Hemisphere than the southern one should be used to the advantage of the country.

The Northern Brazil does not need cynics and critiques but those who are willing to take an initiative and be an active part of the global shift that is impending.