Established in 1944 to promote Brazil’s social and economic development, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has consolidated itself as a one of the top 10 think tanks* in the world as well as a top higher education institution. Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has a tradition of excellence in research, innovation and consulting in administration, economics, law, social sciences, and applied mathematics. FGV has academic cooperation agreements with renowned institutions all over the world, which include research, joint projects and exchange of students and professors. * According to the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, 2017