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IFIA Magazine March 2025

led by Mr. Danilo Melo; Foz do Iguaçu, led by Mrs. Mariangela Lückmann; and the newly
established chapter in Rio de Janeiro.
First Key Initiatives and Collaborations
The first initiative under the leadership of Mr. Sheeny focused on fostering collaboration
between the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) and the BRICS Academy.
ABNT, a founding member of ISO, has been instrumental in developing over 9,000 technical
standards, %30 of which have become international benchmarks. ABNT is currently
contributing to the creation of global standards on ESG and carbon neutrality metrics,
among other critical projects. More details about ABNT and its activities can be found at:
https://abnt.org.br/.
The BRICS Academy, coordinated by Dr. Liu Zhenying in China, continues to drive technological
standardization within BRICS nations. More information can be accessed at:
http://en.bricsfuture.org.cn / and www.bricsgs.com
Mr. Mario William Esper, President of the ABNT Deliberative Council, and Mr. Marcelo
Vivacqua participated in the BRICS Academy Seminar, which highlighted advancements in
49 technologies included in the BRICS Standardization Committee.
A Bright Future for Innovation in Latin America
With the launch of the Rio de Janeiro Chapter, the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office is poised to
further enhance its positive contributions to Latin America’s innovation ecosystem. This
expansion aligns seamlessly with the remarkable accomplishments of IFIA under the
visionary leadership of Mr. Alireza Rastegar.
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