Social Accountability 8000 is an independent certificate awarded by the Council on Economic Priorities, an interest group based in New York.

ECONOMIST: Business ethics

The Ministry of Education issued a decree establishing an official seal of approval and two types of certificate to be awarded to states and municipalities who succeed in providing good and effective basic education, including youth and adult literacy programmes.

UNESCO: Country Profile: Brazil

Winners also receive a certificate highlighting the major contributions for which it is awarded.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES