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17 March 2022 | Press Release

“Inequality Conspires Against Recovery and Development”: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a keynote speech at FAO’s regional headquarters, where tribute was paid to her distinguished trajectory at the United Nations.
2 November 2020 | Press Release

Because Another World is Possible, ECLAC Reaffirms that Equality and Sustainability Must Be at the Center of Latin America and the Caribbean’s Development: Alicia Bárcena
In a special chapter of the “ECLAC’s Horizons” program, the organization’s Executive Secretary delved into the issues addressed during the Commission’s 38th session and the policy proposals for a post-pandemic recovery.
28 October 2020 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Approve ECLAC’s Proposal to Fuel a Transformation of the Region’s Development in the Wake of COVID-19
The United Nations regional commission’s thirty-eighth session concluded today with a ceremony led by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed; the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena; and Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister, Rodolfo Solano.
27 October 2020 | Speech

Dialogue of ministers of foreign affairs and high-level authorities of Latin America and the Caribbean on the post-pandemic economic recovery

Opening remarks by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Alicia Bárcena.
27 October 2020 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for Building a New Future in Latin America and the Caribbean through a Transformative Recovery with Equality and Sustainability
At its 38th session, ECLAC unveiled its development proposal for Latin American and Caribbean countries.
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26 October 2020 | News

Foreign Ministers and High-level Authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean Sign a Political Declaration for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Recovery in the Region
In the framework of ECLAC’s 38th session, Foreign Affairs Ministers urgently called for solidarity, multilateralism and international cooperation to be intensified at all levels.
26 October 2020 | Press Release

Authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean and the United Nations Call for Changing the Development Model to Overcome the Current Crisis and Build Back Better, Upon Inaugurating ECLAC’s Thirty-Eighth Session
The Presidents of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, and Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with UN Secretary-General António Guterres; ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena; the OECD’s Secretary-General, Ángel Gurría; and the IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, kicked off the regional organization’s most important biennial meeting, which will be held virtually through Wednesday, October 28.
26 October 2020 | Speech

Opening Ceremony of the thirty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Opening remarks by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Alicia Bárcena.
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23 October 2020 | Announcement

The Presidents of Costa Rica and Cuba, along with the UN Secretary-General, Will Inaugurate ECLAC’s 38th Session
On this occasion, the regional commission will present its new development proposal for a transformative recovery with equality and sustainability for the region’s countries.
5 June 2020 | Press Release

Parliaments are Relevant Actors for Convening a New Fiscal and Social Compact: Alicia Bárcena
At a virtual meeting of parliamentarians from throughout the region, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary stressed the importance of having more efficient and open legislative bodies to tackle the crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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13 de November de 2019 | News

Se inauguró curso sobre sistemas de protección social en Paraguay con asistencia técnica de la CEPAL
El programa, dirigido a funcionarios públicos, entrega las bases conceptuales de la protección social a lo largo del ciclo de vida de las personas bajo un enfoque de derechos, con énfasis en la gestión del territorio.
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29 March 2019 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Host the Third Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
The gathering will take place on April 22-26 at the central headquarters of the United Nations regional organization in Santiago, Chile.
De izquierda a derecha: Erland Skutlaberg, Encargado de Negocios a.i. de la Embajada de Noruega en Chile; Juan Manuel Santa Cruz, Director Nacional del SENCE Chile; Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL; y Laís Abramo, Directora de la División de Desarrollo Social de la CEPAL.
13 March 2019 | News

Specialists Underscore the Importance of Technical and Vocational Education for Labor Inclusion and Development with Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Erland Skutlaberg from the Norwegian Embassy in Chile, and Juan Manuel Santa Cruz, the National Director of SENCE Chile, inaugurated a seminar in Santiago, Chile.
Argentina’s Minister of Social Development Carolina Stanley (left) and ECLAC's Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena signed the agreement in Santiago, Chile.
18 April 2016 | News

ECLAC and Argentina’s Ministry of Social Development Sign Cooperation Agreement

Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the United Nations organization, met with Minister Carolina Stanley in Santiago, Chile.
12 November 2015 | Press Release

Structural Gaps Hinder the Achievement of More Inclusive Societies: Alicia Bárcena

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary gave a keynote lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and made a presentation before the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
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25 de August de 2015 | News

Delegación de instituto IPEA de Brasil visitó la CEPAL
Máxima autoridad del organismo brasileño se entrevistó con directores de la comisión de las Naciones Unidas en Santiago.
13 de May de 2015 | Speech

Coloquio UNASUR-Instituto Lula sobre Integración de las Cadenas Productivas en América del Sur
Conferencia inaugural de Antonio Prado, Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la CEPAL.
4 January 2011 | Press Release

ECLAC, OAS and Tecnológico de Monterrey Will Promote Corporate Social Responsibility
The three institutions committed to carrying out joint activities so that the region's companies are able to measure their environmental and social performance.