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11 February 2020 | News

New policy options for economic diversification in Trinidad and Tobago
The rise of exports in the agro-processing sector unlocks exciting opportunities for economic diversification in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). This, according to the latest policy brief published by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), entitled `Policy actions to facilitate upgrading of the agricultural sector in Trinidad and Tobago’.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, durante su presentación.
6 February 2020 | News

ECLAC Advocates for Forging a New Social Compact for Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations regional commission, Alicia Bárcena, gave a lecture in Rome, Italy, in the framework of an event organized by the Italo-Latin American Institute.
5 February 2020 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Strengthening Multilateralism to Confront a More Interconnected but also More Unequal World

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated today in the forum on New Forms of Solidarity, organized by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, in which Pope Francis was the main speaker.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, durante su presentación.
3 de February de 2020 | News

Alicia Bárcena insta a impulsar políticas para estimular el crecimiento y reducir la desigualdad
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL participó en el XV Foro de Análisis de la Economía Latinoamericana que se celebró hoy en Madrid.
24 January 2020 | Press Release

Inequality is the Structural Cause of Social Unrest in Latin America and the Caribbean, Alicia Bárcena affirms at Davos Forum
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations regional organization participated this week in numerous sessions of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, the central theme of which was “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.”
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during her presentation.
22 January 2020 | News

Investment is Key for Bolstering Productive Diversification, Infrastructure, and Integration of the Region’s Countries
In the framework of her participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, spoke at a session on the outlook for emerging markets in 2020, where she stressed the urgency of changing the development paradigm.
21 January 2020 | Press Release

Inequality and Low Growth Team Up and Conspire Against Development, Innovation, Inclusion and Productivity: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary is participating this week in numerous sessions of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, being held in Davos, Switzerland.
8 de January de 2020 | Speech

Inauguración de la reunión de Cancilleres de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC)
Palabras de Alicia Barcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
12 December 2019 | Press Release

The 2014-2020 Period Will Mark the Lowest Growth in the Last Seven Decades for Latin American and Caribbean Economies: ECLAC

According to a new annual report by the United Nations regional organization, the region will grow 0.1% in 2019 and 1.3% in 2020.
Banner Preliminary Overview 2019
5 December 2019 | Announcement

ECLAC will Deliver Its Final Report on the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019

The Commission’s last report of the year will be unveiled in Chile in a press conference by its Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Thursday, December 12.
11 November 2019 | Press Release

Overall Deceleration Persists in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019 and Low Growth is Expected for 2020
ECLAC updated its growth projections for the countries of the region.
30 October 2019 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Reinforces Call to Promote Structural Change for Equality and Environmental Sustainability in the Region

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary gave a keynote lecture today at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, in which she urged for creating new social compacts and reworking the conversation between the State, the market and society.
15 October 2019 | Press Release

In ECLAC’s Committee of the Whole, Countries of the Region Analyzed the Prospects for Sustainable Development at the Current Economic Juncture
The Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena gave an overview of Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic and social situation and informed participants about the Commission’s priorities for tackling the region’s most pressing challenges.
27 September 2019 | Press Release

El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico Reaffirm their Commitment to the Comprehensive Development Plan
Representatives of the four governments convened a high-level meeting today at United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss the Plan and challenges to its implementation
Diane Quarless, Alicia Bárcena and Daniel Titelman
23 September 2019 | News

Alicia Bárcena Reviewed with Caribbean Authorities Progress on the Debt for Climate Adaptation Swap Initiative, Including the Creation of a Resilience Fund
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary met with the Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the framework of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly being held in New York.
foto de la visita a El Salvador
13 de September de 2019 | News

CEPAL presentó al Gobierno de El Salvador el Plan de Desarrollo Integral de Centroamérica y México
La Secretaria Ejecutiva del organismo regional de las Naciones Unidas, Alicia Bárcena, se reunió en San Salvador con diversas autoridades del país centroamericano.
12 de September de 2019 | Press Release

Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL presentó al Gobierno de Guatemala el Plan de Desarrollo Integral de Centroamérica y México
En el marco de una visita oficial, Alicia Bárcena se reunió con el Presidente del país, Jimmy Morales, y el Presidente electo para 2020-2024, Alejandro Giammattei, entre otras autoridades.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
26 de August de 2019 | News

“Desenredar las raíces de la desigualdad y mejorar su medición es clave para abordar los desafíos de los países en transición”: Alicia Bárcena
Durante seminario de la Escuela de Verano 2019, la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL reiteró que la igualdad es un instrumento de desarrollo, ya que es el sustento para una buena economía.
26 de August de 2019 | Press Release

Nuevo número de Revista CEPAL analiza las instituciones laborales y el rol del Estado desarrollista
Principal publicación académica del organismo incluye además artículos sobre iniciativas ambientales, desigualdad en la primera infancia y desarrollo financiero en Brasil, entre otros temas.
31 July 2019 | Press Release

Economic Slowdown Continues with Regional GDP Expected to Grow by 0.5% in 2019

ECLAC presents its Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the importance of expanding fiscal space and reorienting investment, productivity and monetary policies to spur the economies of countries in the region.

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