Rio De Janerio
Importance
Social Opportunities
Economic Opportunities
Favela Bairro Project
Economic Challenges
Social Challenges
Location
South America, Brazil, South-east coastline
Zones: North Zone (Airport), West Zone (Olympics stadium), Centro (CBD), South Zone (Wealthy zone)
Rocinha - North of the South Zone
Regionally
Nationally
Internationally
Tourism (Beaches, Christ The Redeemer, etc)
Trading (Oil exportation, beef exportation, mining, telecommunications, etc) (Lots of ports for imports and exports)
Global interest (2016 Olympics + Paralympics, world cup, etc)
Culture (Carnivals - 5 million visitors annually, Olympics, etc)
Tourism (Beaches, Christ The Redeemer, etc)
Largest economy in Brazil
Trading (Oil exportation, beef exportation, mining, telecommunications, etc) (Lots of ports for imports and exports) - Easy access to material sources
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$1 billion project has helped over 250,000 of Rio’s residents
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Unemployment is as high as 50% in the favelas, yet as low at 17% across the rest of the city
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The budget does not cover future maintenance or repairs
Culture (Over 200 spoken languages)
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Produces 5% of Brazil's GDP
Importan industries (Pharmaceuticals, oil, furniture, Juguar Land Rover, etc)
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Infant mortality (6.2/1000 compared to 18/1000 in rural areas)
Crime (Gang violence, fear, lack of trust, drugs, killings)
Health and Education (Lack of healthcare = Increased death rate, lack of education = Lack of good jobs/wellfare for future)
Water (Wars, conflicts, lack (Homes, industry, farming ,etc))
Electricity (Lack (Homes, industry, farming, etc))
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