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President Rousseff has led a number of initiatives to boost GDP after a lackluster 2012 performance by Brazil.
Economists warn, however, that the recovery could be offset by inflationary pressures.
President Dilma Rousseff has not made any changes to the country's economic team.
President Dilma Rouseff has taken a number of measures to boost the economy.
Brazil's president says the move will cost her government $3.8 billion in tax revenues a year.
Brazil has attracted investment and attention as the poster child for high-growth emerging economies.
Petrobras has set aside $24.9 billion to expand refinery capacity.
Brazilian officials say despite slowly-rebounding GDP growth, the country offers a healthy environment for investment.
The government will provide increased access to training and public services, and raise income to R$ 70 ($36) per month.
Analysts say the economy could grow by 3.1 per cent in 2013 and 3.65 per cent in 2014.
