To close AS/COA's São Paulo conference, Pernambuco Governor Eduardo Campos gave the keynote speech. Campos is a presidential pre-candidate ahead of the October 5 elections, and spoke about his vision for the country. He discussed a need for a new political and social pact, and the necessity of restoring confidence in the country.

@eduardocampos40 wants a political and social dialogue to build a new agenda for Brazil. #PanoramaBR @ASCOA

— LIRNEO Brazil Global (@LIRNEOBrasil) March 25, 2014

He also identified areas of opportunity for the country's next leader, including increasing productivity and competitiveness and improving quality of life.

Segundo Eduardo Campos, é hora de um novo pacto político, que aumente a produtividade e a qualidade de vida. #PanoramaBR

— Eduardo Campos (@eduardocampos40) March 25, 2014

Campos also said that the key way to fight inequality is to invest in education.

"Education should not only be a spoken priority, but also a budget priority," says @eduardocampos40 at #PanoramaBR: http://t.co/ooWvxPhABh

— AS/COA Online (@ASCOA) March 25, 2014

Watch a video of Campos's speech. (Video begins at 6:40)