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18 November 2022 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Approved the Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean eLAC2024
Today the Eighth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded in Montevideo.
Foto de participantes en el evento
17 November 2022 | News

Participants Analyze Digitalization’s Impacts on Social Inclusion, Education and Labor Policies, Agriculture and Trade in the Region
Authorities and specialists addressed these and other issues on the second day of the Eighth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean, which is taking place through Friday, November 18 in Montevideo.
16 November 2022 | Press Release

Digitalization is a Priority for Transforming the Development Model in Latin America and the Caribbean
Today the Eighth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean was inaugurated in Montevideo.
Foto evento presentación libro Mazzucato
25 October 2022 | News

New Report Calls on Government Leaders in Latin America to Advance Modern Industrial Strategies Oriented Around Climate and Inclusion Goals
A publication by prominent economist Mariana Mazzucato was presented at a side event of the thirty-ninth session of ECLAC, which is taking place on October 24-26 in Argentina.
Photo of the opening panel of the SDG 2022 Business Forum.
8 March 2022 | News

Experts Reiterate the Importance of Innovation, Technological Development and Public-Private Cooperation for a Green, Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in the Region
The SDG Business Forum in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 was held today in the framework of the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, which is taking place in San José, Costa Rica.
Foto grupal del segundo taller regional sobre vacunas
25 February 2022 | News

Authorities and Experts Debate on Strategies to Boost Vaccine Production Capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean
On February 24 and 25, 2022, the Second Regional Technical Workshop for Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean was held as a result of the cooperation and joint efforts made by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.
15 December 2021 | Press Release

Countries Advocated for Science, Innovation and New Technologies to Play a More Active Role in Policies for the Region’s Economic, Productive and Social Development
Today marked the conclusion of the Third Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies, organized by ECLAC and the Argentine government.
foto de los participantes en el evento
13 December 2021 | News

Science, Technology and Innovation are Crucial for Facing the Pandemic and Moving Towards a Transformative Recovery with Equality and Sustainability in the Region
Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and Ministers Santiago Cafiero and Daniel Filmus, from Argentina, and Paola Vega Castillo, from Costa Rica, participated in the inauguration of the Third Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies, held in person in Buenos Aires.
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10 December 2021 | Announcement

Authorities Will Debate about Health Sovereignty, Digital Technologies and Eco-Innovation at ECLAC’s Regional Conference
On December 13-15, Argentina will host the Third Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies, using a hybrid format.
7 December 2021 | Press Release

The Region’s Trade Will Increase Significantly in 2021, but the Recovery Will be Asymmetrical and Heterogeneous in a Context of Uncertainty
In its annual report “International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean,” ECLAC forecasts that exports will grow by 25% this year, after falling 10% in 2020.
Foto grupal del taller sobre vacunas
29 October 2021 | News

Authorities and Experts Highlight the Importance of Cooperation between Countries and Sectoral Institutions to Boost Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean
First Regional Technical Workshop for the Manufacture of Vaccines in Latin America and the Caribbean was held on October 28 and 29, 2021, organized by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.
photo of the policy brief cover
23 September 2021 | News

UN Regional Commissions Launch Policy Brief on Transforming Food Systems
"We urge our member countries to devote more resources to research, development and innovation, incentivize science and evidence-supported nature-based solutions and reward good agri-environmental practices,” ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena said.
foto de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
22 September 2021 | News

Investment in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Primary Health Systems is Urgently Needed for a Transformative Recovery in the Region: ECLAC
The United Nations regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in a virtual event held on the sidelines of the 59th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
5 August 2021 | Press Release

Amid the COVID-19 Crisis, Latin America and the Caribbean Received in 2020 the Lowest Amount of Foreign Direct Investment in a Decade
In a new report, ECLAC calls on the region’s countries to channel FDI flows – which are expected to hold steady in 2021 – towards activities that generate greater productivity, innovation and technology.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
3 de August de 2021 | News

América Latina y el Caribe necesita mayor coordinación entre países y proyectos para el desarrollo de sus propias vacunas contra el COVID-19
En evento organizado por UNESCO, la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, señaló que el organismo está desarrollando a solicitud de CELAC una hoja de ruta para apoyar la producción de vacunas en la región.
27 January 2021 | Press Release

Argentina’s President Advocates for Uniting Latin America and the Caribbean and Strengthening Multilateralism to Build Fairer and More Egalitarian Societies
Alberto Fernández delivered a keynote lecture during a high-level meeting at ECLAC’s headquarters in which the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated along with the Rector of the University of Chile, Ennio Vivaldi.
4 December 2020 | Press Release

ECLAC Reaffirms Importance of Regional Productive Integration for Achieving Greater Industrialization, Innovation and Social Protection in Times of Pandemic
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in one of the OECD’s high-level DEV Talks on integration and its drivers and constraints.
26 November 2020 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Approved the eLAC2022 Digital Agenda
Today the VII Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized virtually by ECLAC and the Government of Ecuador, came to a close.
Imagen de los panelistas.
25 de November de 2020 | News

Es urgente universalizar el acceso a las nuevas tecnologías para reconstruir mejor con igualdad y sostenibilidad: CEPAL
La Comisión regional de las Naciones Unidas, el Centro de Desarrollo de la OCDE, CAF y la Unión Europea presentaron hoy la publicación conjunta Perspectivas económicas de América Latina 2020 (LEO), en un evento especial organizado por Casa América.
23 November 2020 | Press Release

Countries in the Region Stressed the Urgency of Making Progress on Inclusion and Digital Transformation to Emerge from the Crisis and Achieve Development with Equality and Environmental Sustainability
The President of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, led the inauguration of the VII Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean, which is being held through Thursday.

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