Activities

Upcoming activities

  • Remaking the Global Trading System for a Sustainable Future

    15 - 17 September 2023 | Event (Other events)

    Remaking the Global Trading System for a Sustainable Future High-Level Summit 15–17 September 2023. Hosted by the Villars Institute in partnership with Remaking Global Trade for a Sustainable Future Project…

  • Regional Workshop: Strengthening agrifood trade in the region to enhance its role in sustainable development and food security

    4 - 5 September 2023 | Event (Meetings and technical symposiums)

    Introduction In an increasingly fragmented, complex and conflict-ridden world, the concept of multilateralism is increasingly challenged. At the global level, collective actions by countries and regions with common interests are a particularly important external policy instrument. These collective actions are more important and urgent at this time when the world is undergoing profound and possibly enduring geopolitical changes, including in the food sector. These changes are also having a direct impact on the political, social and trade relations of the region with the rest of the world. Multi…

  • Open virtual meeting of the open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters

    31 August 2023, 08:00 - 09:30 | Event (Meetings and technical symposiums)

    The objective of the meeting will be to share the results of the consultation on the annotated index of the action plan on human rights defenders in environmental matters in Latin America and the Caribbean and the proposals for improvement of the index based thereon, so as to advance in the preparation of the draft action plan. The Secretariat will also inform about the organization of the Second Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters that will take place in Panama City between 26 and 28 September 2023.…

  • Webinar - Challenges of territorial resilience

    18 August 2023, 06:30 - 08:30 | Event (Meetings and technical symposiums)

    The Latin American and Caribbean Development Planning Network of the Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES) organizes this event.…

  • Webinar Introduction to the UN Datathon 2023

    17 August 2023, 04:00 - 05:30 | Event (Meetings of the United Nations system)

    The UN Datathon (3-6 November) welcomes participants from around the globe of all ages and backgrounds, as long as you have a basic level of data science experience. If you are passionate about data-driven solutions at local and global levels, and eager to contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this event is for you!…

  • First meeting of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement

    10 August 2023, 07:00 - 09:00 | Event (Conferences and meetings of subsidiary bodies)

    The first meeting of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance will be held in person, at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile, on August 10, 2023. Background: Decision II/1 of the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties requested the Secretariat to coordinate the date and venue for the first session of the Committee as soon as possible in order for its members to assume their functions.…

  • ECLAC: Promoting Circular Economy in the Potable Water and Sanitation Sector (Mexico)

    7 August 2023, 07:30 - 08:30 | Event (Other events)

    The Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC carried out a training mission in Mexico from July 17th to July 21st, with the aim of promoting circularity in the drinking water and sanitation sector. The mission included theoretical training, technical working sessions, and on-site visits to local plants, where topics such as methane utilization, nutrient recovery, and energy efficiency were addressed. The visits to these plants allowed for the assessment of specific improvements in the treatment plants, as well as the feasibility evaluation of methane recovery and the fo…

  • Advancing the realization of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in the Amazon basin

    6 August 2023, 10:00 - 12:00 | Event (Other events)

    In person side event organized in the framework of the Amazon Summit by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and the United Nations Environment Programme, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).…

  • First Latin American and Caribbean Summit for Inclusive, Sustainable and Equitable Global Taxation

    27 - 28 July 2023 | Event (Other events)

    The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit extends an invitation to the political leaders of Latin America and the Caribbean to meet at the first ministerial tax summit of the region, which will inaugurate a space for discussion and tax cooperation for our countries. The platform seeks to allow an inclusive and transparent discussion of international taxation issues, in order to identify common positions to strengthen the region's voice in the global tax policy debate.…

  • Closing Remarks

    19 July 2023 | Session

    Moderator: Raquel Garcia, Division of Social Development, ECLAC Alberto Arenas de Mesa, Director of the Division of Social Development, ECLAC…

  • Panel 3 - The centrality of the linkage between health systems and social protection: the impact of social determinants of health

    19 July 2023, 10:30 - 12:15 | Session

    Objective: The health of individuals depends not only on their access to health systems but also on their living conditions. The unequal distribution of social determinants of health must be addressed by health systems in close coordination and linkage with social protection systems. This linkage is crucial for reducing inequalities, with Primary Health Care (PHC) playing a central role as it allows for greater contact and access to local health services. Moderator: María Luisa Marinho, Division of Social Development, ECLAC Keynote Presentation: "Addressing health inequalities through the link…

  • Panel 2 – Primary Health Care as a tool to advance access and universal health coverage: experiences to overcome inequality

    19 July 2023, 07:30 - 09:00 | Session

    Objective: To analyze the potential of Primary Health Care (PHC) in ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and its equitable distribution, focusing on individuals and communities throughout the life cycle. This includes interventions ranging from promotion and prevention to treatment, palliative care, and rehabilitation, and a first level of care with high-resolution capacity. The central role of individuals, families, and communities will be addressed, as well as their participation in meeting their needs, expectations, and rights. Moderator: Antonia Dahuabe, Division of…

  • Panel 1 - The main challenges of healthcare systems to advance towards universality: barriers in access and inequalities within a rights-based approach

    19 July 2023, 06:00 - 07:15 | Session

    Objective: To discuss the main obstacles that health systems face in ensuring the right to access health, with a focus on the inequalities that characterize the region. Among the various strategies to move towards universal health coverage, the role of Primary Health Care (PHC) will be highlighted, emphasizing an integrated, multisectoral, and participatory approach. This includes increasing investment in health, as well as improving coordination and integration between different segments of healthcare systems to ensure coverage and access to health. The goal is to advance towards resilient sy…

  • Participant countries’ presentations in the United Nations Development Account project "Resilient Health Systems with Universal Coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean"

    19 July 2023, 05:10 - 06:00 | Session

    Moderator: María Luisa Marinho, Social Affairs Officer, Social Development Division, ECLAC Dr. Osvaldo Salgado, Undersecretary of Assistance Networks, Minister of Health, Chile Dr. Edwin Montúfar, Vice Minister of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, Guatemala Dr. Asa Christina Laurell, Director of Strategic Planning for Institutional Transformation at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) (video)…

  • Opening

    19 July 2023, 05:00 - 05:10 | Session

    Alberto Arenas de Mesa, Director of the Social Development Division, ECLAC…

  • International Seminar "Inequalities in access to health: the centrality of Primary Health Care to advance towards universal health"

    19 July 2023, 05:00 - 12:30 | Event (Other events)

    The objective of this event, that will be held in a hybrid format, is to delve into the main obstacles and barriers that the population faces in access, as well as the Primary Health Care (PHC) strategy as a tool to achieve universal health, providing an opportunity to reflect with authorities and/or specialists from each country on the main challenges their health systems face in terms of universality and the lessons learned from systems with a consolidated strategy.…

  • CORPYME Hybrid Workshop: Success factors of scalable programs for the digital transformation of exporting SMEs

    12 July 2023, 06:00 - 09:00 | Event (Other events)

    REDIBERO-ECLAC-CELAC Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chile time In person: Celso Furtado room, ECLAC Virtual: By Zoom Background Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) represent only 6% of the region's exports. Yet, they constitute 99% of registered businesses and two-thirds of employment. Their small participation in exports is explained, in part, by their low productivity and the challenges they face in overcoming different obstacles to export beyond access to credit. The Trade Promotion Organizations (TPOs) –cooperating regionally…

  • Call for papers - XII REDLAS Conference regional integration in services

    1 July 2023, 05:00 - 08:00 | Event (Conferences and meetings of subsidiary bodies)

    Background Services represent approximately two-thirds of GDP and employment in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, this sector still represents a small part of the region's exports. Although services include several modern activities delivered by digital means and that are knowledge-intensive (such as telecommunications, computing, software, finance, and various types of creative and business services), most services in the region are traditional, low productivity, and informal. This situation has a negative impact on services exports, slows down the growth of the manufacturing an…