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6 July 2023 | Press Release

ECLAC Stresses the Importance of a Productive Development Agenda Centered on Lithium Exploitation
A new special report on the opportunities and challenges posed by the mineral’s extraction in Latin America and the Caribbean was presented by the organization’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs.
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29 June 2023 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Present Special Report on the Opportunities and Challenges that Lithium Poses for Latin America and the Caribbean
The new document will be released at a press conference by the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, on Thursday, July 6.
Foto grupal de los participantes en el evento
9 August 2022 | News

Authorities from Argentina Exchanged Experiences at ECLAC on Productive Development Policies Geared Towards Territories
Mario Cimoli, the regional organization’s Acting Executive Secretary, kicked off the event along with Mercedes Marcó del Pont, Argentina’s Secretary of Strategic Affairs.
23 June 2022 | Press Release

Representatives Highlighted the Historic Contribution of the Regional Gender Agenda and Proposed Moving Towards a Care Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
Senior authorities, specialists and members of civil society participated in the Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, which concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile.
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17 June 2022 | Announcement

Women’s Affairs Ministers and High-level Authorities Will Commemorate the Regional Gender Agenda’s 45th Anniversary and Review Preparations for Regional Conference

On June 22-23, a Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean will take place using a hybrid format.
From left to right: Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta, Minister for Women, Gender and Diversity of Argentina;
4 May 2022 | News

ECLAC and the Government of Argentina Signed Agreement for Holding the XV Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
On November 7-11, Argentina will host the region’s main intergovernmental forum on women’s rights and gender equality, the theme of which will be “The care society: a horizon for sustainable recovery with gender equality.” The gathering is organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women and the host country.
5 November 2013 | Press Release

The Region's Countries Agreed on a Shared Vision for Making Progress with Access Rights in terms of Environmental Matters
ECLAC and the Government of Peru organized a meeting on the application of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
4 November 2013 | Press Release

Regional Port Activity Down Due to Sluggish Exports
Port throughputs in the first half of 2013 posted their slowest growth since 2009.
28 May 2013 | Press Release

Region's Countries Must Strengthen Institutions in Order to Maximize the Contribution of Natural Resources to Development
Latin America and the Caribbean faces the challenge of efficiently investing extraordinary revenue from the current price cycle with social and environmental sustainability.
11 February 2013 | News

How ICTs Can Contribute to Inclusive Education in Latin America
9 July 2012 | Op-ed

China's leap in Latin America and the Caribbean
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (9/07/2012)
15 November 2011 | Press Release

The First School for Broadband Policymakers in the Region Is Inaugurated
Representatives of seven countries of Latin America and experts from international organizations will discuss policies on the massification of this service until Thursday.
26 October 2011 | Press Release

ECLAC Proposes Parameters for Defining Broadband in Latin America
Some factors considered were speed and user experience.
27 July 2011 | Press Release

ECLAC Analyses Socio-Economic Panorama of UNASUR
Document was presented by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Alicia Bárcena, and the Secretary-General of UNASUR, María Emma Mejía.
4 January 2011 | Press Release

Science, Technology and Innovation Are Key for Growth and Competitiveness in the World Market
Today, ECLAC opened the first School for Policymakers in Science, Technology and Innovation, in order to strengthen capacities in the region's countries.
4 January 2011 | Press Release

ECLAC Will Create a Broadband Observatory in the Region
Officials from the region's governments took part in the second meeting of the Regional Dialogue on Broadband. There was also a round table discussion attended by the region's main Internet operators.
16 November 2010 | Press Release

Successful Social Innovation Projects to be Presented in the United States
ECLAC will exhibit 25 programmes awarded for their innovation, community participation and low costs, developed to overcome poverty and inequality in the region.
12 August 2010 | Press Release

Environment, Infrastructure and Social Security Reforms under the Spotlight in CEPAL Review
Academics and experts write on these and other development and public policy issues in the region, with case studies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.