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Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea
6 October 2022 | Announcement

Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Will Give a Keynote Lecture at ECLAC
Han Duck-soo will speak at the United Nations organization’s central headquarters in Santiago on Tuesday, October 11, in the context of an official visit to Chile.
3 October 2022 | Press Release

José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs Takes Office as the New Executive Secretary of ECLAC
The Costa Rican economist was appointed to the position by the UN Secretary-General, who highlighted his interest and passion for the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of policies to promote development.
30 September 2022 | Press Release

"Declaration of Cuenca" Reaffirms the Regional Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

The XIV Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean allowed to share and analyze experiences and strategies on how to get back on track with the SDGs through effective governance, social protection, and financing for development.
30 September 2022 | Press Release

Social Development Authorities Championed the Role of Regional Cooperation for Moving Forward on Strengthening Social Institutions
The Fifth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean took place on Thursday, September 29 in the framework of the XIV Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized with UNDP.
29 September 2022 | Press Release

Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean discuss how to recalibrate the path towards the Sustainable Development Goals in the region
In the context of the XIV Ministerial Forum on Development of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Fifth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC will take place in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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29 September 2022 | Announcement

Authorities Will Dialogue in Ecuador about New Challenges for Social Institutions and Regional Cooperation
This Thursday, September 29, the Fifth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean will take place, in the framework of the XIV Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized with UNDP.
Portada documento el gas natural en México
26 September 2022 | News

New Study by ECLAC Analyzes the State of the Most Widely Consumed Fuel in Mexico: Natural Gas
The research seeks to contribute to strengthening public policies on natural gas in the North American country.
Images Brazilian Federal Senate event
26 September 2022 | News

Legislative Proposals for Sustainable Development Were Presented in the Brazilian Federal Senate
The Environment Committee of Brazil’s Federal Senate promoted a public presentation of more than 30 legislative proposals, drafted with ECLAC’s technical support, for driving the country’s development with economic, social and environmental sustainability.
23 September 2022 | Op-ed

Energy transition and climate resilience: catalysts for growth and inclusion
By Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN High-Level Climate Change Champion for COP27 and Mario Cimoli, Acting Executive Secretary of ECLAC.
foto del edificio donde se realizará la Conferencia en Uruguay
14 September 2022 | News

Uruguay Will Host the Eighth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
The meeting will take place in Montevideo from Wednesday, November 16 to Friday, November 18, 2022.
Fotografía seminario cooperación internacional
14 September 2022 | News

Experts Address New Challenges of International Cooperation and Their Impact on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Development
A high-level seminar took place at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile on September 13-14.
8 September 2022 | Press Release

UNESCO, UNICEF and ECLAC warn that at the current rate, Latin America and the Caribbean will not achieve the education goals set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The report highlights that while achievement with the education goals established in SDG4 of the 2030 Agenda was not assured before the COVID-19 pandemic, it is much less so now. The agencies emphasize that the targets will not be met without a change in the direction of policies and resource allocation for education.
Testera Mesa Redonda sobre financiamiento climático
2 September 2022 | News

Representatives Agree to Move Forward on the Financial Structuring of Projects and Address that Gap in Climate Finance in View of the Upcoming COP27, Presided by Egypt
The Roundtable on Climate Finance and the Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago.
Photograph of José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs.
1 September 2022 | News

United Nations Secretary-General appoints Mr. José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs of Costa Rica as Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Costa Rican economist will replace Mexican diplomat Alicia Bárcena, who concluded her mandate on March 31 after nearly 14 years at the helm of ECLAC.
1 September 2022 | Press Release

Authorities Call for Multiplying Access to Financing for Climate Action via the Massive Investment of Public and Private Financial Institutions’ Resources
The Roundtable on Climate Finance and the Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean – one of the five regional forums being held ahead of the upcoming COP27, presided by Egypt – was inaugurated today.
30 August 2022 | Press Release

Making Progress on Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean is More Urgent than Ever
Government authorities, international officials and specialists participated in the opening session of the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development, organized virtually by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.
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30 August 2022 | Announcement

Regional Forum on Investment and Financing for Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Be Held at ECLAC
This is one of the five regional forums on climate initiatives to finance climate action and the SDGs, which are taking place ahead of the upcoming COP27 presided by Egypt.
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25 August 2022 | News

Countries Reaffirm the Importance of Generating More and Better Statistics for Decision-Making
Representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries concluded the twenty-first meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC.
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25 August 2022 | Announcement

Authorities and Specialists Will Debate Virtually about Social Security Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
On August 30-September 1, the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development will take place online, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.
Official photo of the meeting.
24 August 2022 | News

The Complexity of the Climate Crisis in the Caribbean Necessitates a Data-based Response on a Global, Regional, National and Local Level
At a subregional seminar organized by ECLAC and PARIS21, specialists agreed on the importance of strengthening information on the environment, climate change and disasters in the Caribbean subregion.

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