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22 December 2015 | Infographic

Tax Reforms

Fiscal policy can be a powerful instrument for income redistribution, which is key to inclusive development, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). We present here which countries in the region have made tax reforms and in what areas, in 2014 and the first half of 2015.

3 December 2015 | News

Uruguay Can Move Ahead on Implementing Green Taxes

A document prepared by ECLAC’s Office in Montevideo analyzes the economic activities that could be taxed with these kinds of levies.

General view of the Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy

3 December 2015 | Announcement

Authorities and Experts Will Analyze Fiscal Policy Challenges in Times of Economic Deceleration

The XXVIII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy, organized by ECLAC, will be held March 16-17, 2016.

9 October 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Reaffirms the Importance of Investment to Recover Growth in the Region

Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the organization, is participating in the 2015 Annual Meetings of the WBG and IMF, and as of today is part of the delegation of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during his visit to Peru.

7 September 2015 | News

Experts Analyze Contribution of Fiscal Policies to Combating Climate Change

Seminar at ECLAC addressed the use of economic instruments to foster sustainable development in the region.

29 July 2015 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Will Grow Just 0.5% in 2015

Vitalizing investment is key to boosting growth and productivity in the region, ECLAC indicates in a new report.

19 June 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Supports Fiscal Reform in Costa Rica to Maintain the Progress Made

The Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, met with the country’s Vice President, Helio Fallas, and visited the Central American Bank for Economic Integration and the University for Peace.

8 May 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Advocates for Equality as the Driving Force for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Alicia Bárcena attended the 10th Meeting of the World Economic Forum on Latin America in Cancun, Mexico.

31 March 2015 | News

Latin America Makes Progress on Tax System Reforms

Sixteen countries in the region have made changes to their tax systems in the past year. ECLAC’S Fiscal Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean 2015 presents a summary of the measures adopted.

10 March 2015 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean: Tax Revenues Remain Stable

The fourth edition of the document Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 1990-2013 was launched today during the XXVII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy, held at ECLAC headquarters.

10 March 2015 | Press Release

Tax Reforms Must Pursue Equality of Rights in the Region, Officials Say at ECLAC

Chilean Finance Minister Alberto Arenas and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations organization, Alicia Bárcena, inaugurated the XXVII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy in Santiago, Chile.

9 March 2015 | Press Release

Fiscal Policies Must Promote Productive Investment, ECLAC Says

In the report Fiscal Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean 2015, the United Nations organization highlights that in the last 25 years, the external public debt has fallen from 70% to 16% of the region’s GDP.

5 March 2015 | Announcement

Authorities and Experts Will Analyze Fiscal Reforms in Latin America at ECLAC

The XXVII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy will be held March 10-11 at the headquarters of the United Nations organization in Santiago, Chile.

2 March 2015 | Press Release

Political Will and Productive and Fiscal Reforms Are Key to Fighting Inequality, Experts Agree at ECLAC

Senior officials from the United Nations organization and representatives from Governments, academia and civil society participated in a roundtable.

30 January 2015 | Press Release

The Costa Rican Government and ECLAC Will Strengthen Mutual Cooperation to Boost the Country’s Development

The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, met with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís as well as other national authorities.

15 January 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Reaffirms Commitment to Equality during Visit by Thomas Piketty

Renowned French economist held a meeting with officials from the Commission and special guests.

15 January 2015 | Speech

Conversation with Thomas Piketty, author of “Capital in the Twenty-First Century”

Remarks by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC.