Through an analysis of selected topics,this study aims to offer inputs for a successful recoverystrategy for the city and the metropolitan region of SaoPaulo (MSRP) in Brazil. The study first presents an analysisof the underlying factors of the economic transition in theMRSP, highlighting the factors behind the recent performanceof the MRSP in terms of job creation and growth. Then, fourinputs that would lead to a 'recovery strategy'for the MRSP are discussed in detail: The key area in therecovery strategy is 'Improving Fiscal Performance andCreditworthiness.' This is discussed in Chapter 2 andit provides an assessment of the current fiscal situation,revising the fiscal scenario, and the links between economicperformance and fiscal spending. A second area of focuswithin the recovery strategy is 'ImprovingCompetitiveness and the Investment Climate.' Chapter 3assesses this issue along with the business environment inthe MRSP, using both direct surveys and econometric models.A third area of focus under the MRSP recovery strategy is'Improving Institutional Partnerships.' Chapter 4explains this issue as confusing institutional framework;overlapping responsibilities, the lack of coordinationacross government levels, and little interaction with theprivate sector have hampered the MRSP's ability toreact to economic and fiscal shocks. Finally,'Improving Service Delivery' is the fourth focusarea within the MRSP recovery strategy and is covered inchapter 5. The challenges of service delivery areillustrated in this chapter through careful examination ofhousing policies and programs in the Municipality of Sao Paulo.
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