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11 December 2014 | News

Measuring and Reducing Carbon Footprints Would Allow Companies to Improve Their Insertion in Global Trade
During a side event of the COP 20 being held in Lima, ECLAC stated that there is a great deal of room for a positive business agenda in the face of climate change.
11 December 2014 | Infographic

Carbon Footprint and International Trade of Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean is already suffering the effects of global warming. To make a product, export it, consume it and manage (or not) its waste generates greenhouse gases (GHG) that are measured by the so-called “carbon footprint.” Reducing this footprint can be an opportunity to make the region’s exports more competitive, especially food exports.
5 December 2014 | News

Free Trade Zones Contribute to the Diversification of Uruguay's Exports
A new study by ECLAC indicates that these areas provided direct employment to 13,000 people and generated 1.7% of the country’s GDP in 2010.
Foto del sol y termómetro midiendo la temperatura
4 December 2014 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Present Its Vision on Climate Change Challenges in the Region at the COP20 in Lima
The regional United Nations organization will present two reports and participate in numerous side events during the meeting which will be held in Lima, Peru, until December 12.
Photo of a textile factory
2 December 2014 | News

Central America Intraregional Trade Keeps Showing Positive Dynamic
A recent study from ECLAC sub-regional headquarters in Mexico describes the socio-economic evolution of the Central American sub-region, especially trade and competitiveness indicators.
24 November 2014 | Press Release

The Pacific Alliance and MERCOSUR Represent More than 80% of Regional Foreign Trade
A greater convergence between both blocs would encourage structural change in favor of equality, according to ECLAC.
24 November 2014 | Infographic

Foreign Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean
Intra-regional trade in Latin America and the Caribbean remains at low levels: Only a fifth (19.2%) of exports are destined for other countries in the region. Furthermore, commodities deliveries continue to account for a large portion of the export basket. ECLAC thus proposes the creation of regional value chains to widen demand, foster intra-regional trade and diversify production.
9 October 2014 | Press Release

Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Stagnate for the Third Straight Year and Should Grow Just 0.8% in 2014
The global economy’s slow recovery and a decline in intraregional trade explain the poor performance, according to a new ECLAC report.
30 de June de 2014 | News

La CEPAL presenta Pactos para la igualdad en XV congreso de Basic Income Earth Network en Canadá
5 May 2014 | Infographic

Trends and risks of the consumption in Latin American and the Caribbean
In recent years, an increase in household income in the region has resulted in a striking rise in consumption, which has in turn improved well-being in sectors traditionally deprived of access to some goods and services. However, the consumption pattern is strongly procyclical and volatile, with a bias towards private consumption based on income brackets.