Centre for Metropolitan Studies (CEM)

NEWS
CEM calls candidates for the second phase of selection of post-doctorate fellowships
With new course, CEM reaches over 500 trainings on geoprocessing
New databases of Sao Paulos's streets available for free download
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INTERACTIVE MATERIALS
Draw your maps
Access to the Electoral Maps
Watch the videos based on researches
Courses available at CEM

Centre for Metropolitan Studies (CEM)

The Centre for Metropolitan Studies (CEM) is dedicated to the study of recent dynamics in urban transformation, with focus on the Sao Paulo Metropolitan area. The project comprises three parts: Research, Technology Transfer and Dissemination of Information.
Housed at CEBRAP, CEM is a partner of the Seade Foundation, the departments of Political Science (DCP) and Sociology (DS) of FFLCH-USP, TV Cultura, ECA-USP, SESC/SP and Inpe. The Centre is supported by Fapesp through the program Centres of Research, Innovation and Dissemination (Cepid) and an associated member of ANPUR.
This site presents the work of CEM—publications, articles, databases, audiovisual productions and map servers, all available for consultation and interactive use.

:: NEW !!!
Ministry of the Cities - 2 books
You can now download CEM's studies on precarious housing and administrative capacities of brazilian municipalities. See the data related to your city or region. (portuguese content only)

:: Terra View Social Policy Software
The free Terra View Social Policy Software allows users to analyze geocoded data on the social situation of Brazilian urban areas.

:: DiverCidade Magazine
Inequalities enter public agenda but, aparently, situation doesn't improve, even with raise of poor people's wages.
On the other hand, the access to goods and services gets better. See the overall view on the theme in this latest issue.

:: Sao Paulo in Theory
This database allows research of around 2000 titles, including dissertations and theses which tackle the subject of “Sao Paulo.”