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63rd among 64 countries, Brazil finds itself ahead of only Mongolia, with Switzerland reigning at the top.This trend, steady since 2014,
not the whole story.While Switzerland earmarks $26,000 for each student annually, Brazil contributes just $1,900.Intriguingly, Brazil even
(Photo Internet reproduction)Chile, for instance, provides a nuanced picture.Although it ranks 50th globally and invests $3,100 per
over mere rote learning.The evolving landscape of remote work also raises important questions
Countries that adopt flexible work policies tend to retain and attract better talent.Arturo Bris from IMD pointed out that a new class of
international workers is shaping the labor market.These professionals traverse global boundaries for education, residence, and employment,
corruption, income inequality, and lackluster investment in crucial sectors.These are not minor roadblocks but towering barriers that stifle
talent development, deter innovation, and essentially lock Brazil in a cycle of underachievement.The historical context is equally
grim.Decades of corruption scandals and persistent inequality have resulted in a brain drain Brazil cannot afford.It seems talent has become
yet another export as skilled professionals seek greener pastures elsewhere.This leaves Brazil not just stagnant but spiraling
downwards.Spiraling DownwardsAdding insult to injury, global talent competitiveness has not recovered since the pandemic hit.Countries like
