The Twenty-fifth session of the Committee of the Whole was held 9 February 2009 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City (ECOSOC Chamber). This Ad Hoc Committee allowed governments of its member states to meet between the official sessions of the Commission.
On this occasion, ECLAC Member States considered the following topics:
Outlook and prospects for Latin America and Caribbean in light of the crisis of 2008-2009
Priority tasks for ECLAC in providing support to the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean during the crisis
This meeting was headed by ECLAC Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Outlook and prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean in light of the crisis of 2008-2009
3. Priority tasks for ECLAC in providing support to the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean during the crisis
Preliminary programme (PDF, 20 Kb.)
Resolution 646 (PLEN.25) (PDF 67.3 Kb.)
DOCUMENTS
The reactions of Latin American and Caribbean governments to the international crisis: an overview of policy measures up to 30 January 2009 (PDF, 465 Kb.)
The Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean: Situation and Prospects. Presentation by Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena. New York, 9 February, 2009. (PowerPoint, PDF 299Kb.)
PRESS RELEASE
ECLAC Committee of the Whole to Discuss Financial Crisis
Commission Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena will speak on perspectives for Latin America and the Caribbean and how to support the most troubled countries.
Committee of the Whole Backs Work of ECLAC Executive Secretary in Support of Countries Facing Crisis
Delegates of 40 member and two associate States of ECLAC met today.
Countercyclical Policies to Buffer Impact of Economic Crisis Predominate in Latin America
The report summarizes policies announced by 32 countries in the region.
