Contrary to most Brazilian states, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) increased investments from 2015 to 2019 by more than 20%. The information was published this Thursday (6.2) by Valor Econômico newspaper.
In the evaluation of Governor Reinaldo Azambuja, the increase in investments, mainly in priority areas such as health, public security and education, was possible due to tough and even unpopular measures.
Social Security Reform
Such as social security and administrative reforms and the renegotiation of contracts. In addition to Mato Grosso do Sul, the states of Paraná, Espírito Santo and Alagoas had the same success.
“We are very happy because while Brazil grew 1.9% in GDP [Gross Domestic Product] in 2017, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) grew 4.7%. So, we grew five times faster than Brazil. This means that the state you are in the right way.
We take measures together, society and public authorities, to provide a development axis in all areas. The State is growing in industry, agriculture, services and trade. And this is good because it brings growth and generates jobs, development and opportunities”, said the governor.
GDP
The Gross Domestic Product of Mato Grosso do Sul generated was R$ 96.372 billion, resulting in a GDP per capita in 2017 of R$ 35,520.45 – the eighth highest value per capita among the other Brazilian states.
GDP is the sum of all goods and services produced in a given location.
The growth of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) is partly the result of the economic development policy.
Although with the promotion of modernization, use of science and technology and increased agricultural productivity.
Also of austerity measures implemented by the government – administrative reforms (with the extinction of six secretariats) and state social security, establishment of spending limits for all powers and the renegotiation of the State debt.
