In order to facilitate access to financing and improve rural credit, Executive Order No.

Set forth by Decree No. 10,306/20, the use of BIM methodology in the execution of construction projects and engineering services for the federal government may be a key differentiation in facing the covid-19 crisis. The efficiency added by BIM may help deliver cost effective public works projects and contribute to economic recovery. The methodology may also support rebalancing proceedings, investment rescheduling, and renegotiations in public works contracts, which are expected to increase as a result of the pandemic.

With executive orders 949 and 950, the Brazilian government transfers 900 million Brazilian Reais to electric companies in order to offset the discounts granted to low-income consumers and establishes emergency solutions for the sector.

The universalization of work from home policies, encouraged by recent measures to fight covid-19, has increased the need to sign documents electronically. But where does the Brazilian legislation stand on the legal validity of these signatures?

Updates to the wording of Federal Decree No. 9,764/19 establish more comprehensive, secure, and effective legal instruments to fight the coronavirus pandemic through private donations to the direct Federal Government, federal agencies, and federal foundations.

In addition to measures to restore the economic and financial balance of contracts due to the covid-19 crisis, the Brazilian State will need to display competent action in order to plan and execute incentive policies that boost the economy after the pandemic.