As práticas internacionais de acordos de offset: contribuições às bases teóricas, normativas e de políticas públicas do Brasil

Abstract

This thesis addresses the issue of commercial, technological and industrial compensation agreements - commonly known as ― offsets ‖ . They became, in the course of recent decades, mandatory requirements in the acquisition of weapons systems worldwide. Condition ing the import of such equipm ent to investments, by the exporter , in technology transfer and nationalization of production appears to be an advantageous arrangement for the purchasing countries, usually not the developers of cutting edge technology . This proposition is challenged by E uropean and Amer ican intellectuals, whose States gradually impose restrictions on the practice of such agreements. These authors often argue that offsets are ineffective and in efficient in leveraging the technological development level of the buyer. In thi s thesis , it will be sought to investigate these and other related issues. In the first chapter of this thesis , offsets will be discussed in the ir theoretical and conceptual aspects. T he second and third chapters will be dedicated to the global trends in offset policy established by major exporters and importers. In chapter four , contri butions to Brazil ‘s theoretical , legal and public polic y bases will be identified based on the international experi ence with offset agreements . This thesis conclu des that Brazil's policies for the management of compensation agreements are partial ly consistent with the international best practices and lists 23 issues, in the view of this author, relevant to d evelopment of a national offset policy.