Abstract
Porto Alegre, capital of Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, was once a run-of-the-mill, dirty, Brazilian port city. But an amazing transformation has taken place: unemployment has fallen, public transportation is now excellent, and poor neighborhoods have improved dramatically.
These changes are thanks to a process of direct democracy known as the 'Participatory Budget' scheme that's giving all Porte Alegre's citizens a say in how their city is run. The scheme devotes the bulk of the city's financial resources to renewing the infrastructure of the town's slum areas and improving living standards for its neediest residents. As a result, exceptional neighborhood leaders have sprung up. This program from the City Life series traces the experiences of two such women, both born in poor slum areas, who have risen to make a difference in the community.
These changes are thanks to a process of direct democracy known as the 'Participatory Budget' scheme that's giving all Porte Alegre's citizens a say in how their city is run. The scheme devotes the bulk of the city's financial resources to renewing the infrastructure of the town's slum areas and improving living standards for its neediest residents. As a result, exceptional neighborhood leaders have sprung up. This program from the City Life series traces the experiences of two such women, both born in poor slum areas, who have risen to make a difference in the community.
Subject
Poor -- Brazil -- Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul), Budget -- Brazil -- Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul) -- Citizen participation, Urban renewal -- Brazil -- Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul) -- Citizen participation, Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) -- Social conditions, Globalization -- Economic aspects, Globalization -- Social aspects, Direct democracy -- Brazil, Democracy -- Brazil, Political participation -- Brazil
Series
City Life
Contributors
Sandison, Hilary (director), Sandison, Hilary (writer), Sandison, Hilary (producer), Atkins, Rachel (commentator), La Rosa, Federico (editor), Rea, Damien (editor), Cheico, Daniel (videographer), Gawin, Luke (producer), Richards, Jenny (editor), Television Trust for the Environment (producer), The Definitive Break (composer), SONUS-Mambo (composer), Bullfrog Films (distributor)
Duration
00:27:38 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college
Copyright Holder
| Name | Bullfrog Films (Firm) |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 800-543-3764 |
| Address | Bullfrog Films, PO Box 149Oley, PA 19547 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2001-01-01
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