it has brought vs it has been brought

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It has brought' is used when referring to something that has been brought by someone or something, while 'it has been brought' is used when emphasizing the passive voice, indicating that something was brought by someone or something else.

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it has brought

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that has been brought by someone or something.

This phrase is used when talking about the action of bringing something by someone or something. It is in the active voice.

Examples:

It has brought a lot of joy to our family.
The new policy has brought about significant changes in the company.
Her hard work has brought her success.

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Nonetheless we welcome the progress it has brought.
At the same time, it has brought practical applications which have changed our lives.
And expression also, it has brought talents.
Think about everything it has brought us.
In my own country it has brought Democrats and Republican leaders together.
The Commission already has that mandate and it has brought forward its proposals.
I have seen many miracles and tried to explain them, but it has brought me no real understanding.
And look where it has brought you!
Another positive effect of the euro is that it has brought about an increase in trade within the EU.
This Council compromise, therefore, constitutes a significant step in that direction, since it has brought agreement on a comprehensive energy tax directive, encompassing all forms of energy.
What is certain, however, is that it has brought about a humanitarian crisis.
If asked how the crisis is affecting their economies, developing countries reply that it has brought a downturn in trade leading to lower economic growth, restrictions on output and higher levels of unemployment.
The preparatory work has been very hard work and very long, but it has brought us at last to the point where we can vote on the report.
The USA is one of the oldest democracies in the world, and it has brought freedom and democracy to many European countries.
Misfortune has befallen us, but it has brought my children back to me.
Because that is what it is doing with the changes that it has brought about in the trans-European networks.
Secondly, the action plan for Greece is being implemented and within a year, it has brought a very profound overhaul of the statistical system in Greece.
It may have brought profits to a lot of people but to many others it has brought a great deal of pain.
Enlargement has been and remains a success for the European Union: it has brought benefits in political and economic terms and it has strengthened Europe's role in the world.
I wanted in my question to clarify if you have intervened to a greater degree given the seriousness of the crisis and of the information that it has brought to light.

Alternatives:

It has caused
It has resulted in
It has led to
It has produced
It has created

it has been brought

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the passive voice, indicating that something was brought by someone or something else.

This phrase is used when emphasizing that something was brought by someone or something else. It is in the passive voice.