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9 March 2022 | Press Release

Eradicating Poverty in All its Forms is the Greatest Challenge Today and Constitutes an Indispensable Requirement for Sustainable Development
At the conclusion of the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, representatives from the region committed to redoubling efforts to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda. Authorities and delegates also paid a heartfelt tribute to Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary.
7 de March de 2022 | Speech

Inauguración de la quinta reunión del Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible
Palabras de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
7 March 2022 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Champion the Forum on Sustainable Development as an Indispensable Space for Regional Integration and Cooperation
The Fifth Meeting of this intergovernmental gathering was inaugurated by the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary.
4 February 2022 | News

Regional Integration and Solidarity are Essential to Confront Growing Global Asymmetries and Disparities Between Developed and Developing Countries
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, participated today in the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Coordination Segment, addressing the causality and linkages between variables to build back better with an integrated policy strategy.
28 January 2022 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Promoting New Fiscal Strategies and Greater International Cooperation amid Growing Asymmetries to Finance a Big Push for Sustainability
Speaking before Environment Ministers, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary presented a new document by the Commission on financing for sustainable development in the context of the post-COVID-19 recovery in the region.
Alicia Barcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary, with the opening session panel.
6 November 2021 | News

ECLAC Urges the International Community to Work More and Better to Close Global Asymmetries in Financing and Resilience to Climate Change
During an event at COP26, Alicia Bárcena called for increasing international cooperation on green technologies, capacities and financing to enhance resilience as well as a green transition in the region.
5 November 2021 | Press Release

Caribbean Countries Stress Strategies to Support the Post-Pandemic Recovery through Greater Solidarity and Regional Integration
Subregional and international authorities and experts debated about how to accelerate the recovery and strengthen economic resilience in the subregion during the 20th meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee, convened by ECLAC.
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3 November 2021 | Announcement

Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will Address Challenges to Accelerate the Recovery and Strengthen Economic Resilience in the Subregion
The 20th meeting of the ECLAC subsidiary body’s Monitoring Committee will take place on Friday, November 5.
Foto El Colegio Nacional (México)
21 de October de 2021 | News

La desigualdad conspira fuertemente contra el desarrollo y es el problema más grave que tenemos hoy: Alicia Bárcena
Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, realizó una exposición magistral en encuentro organizado por El Colegio Nacional, de México.
23 September 2021 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Called for Changing the Development Paradigm to Overcome Profound Global Asymmetries and Foster Equality and Inclusion
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in a high-level event sponsored by the Leaders Network Reinforcing Multilateralism Together and Pathfinders, on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly.
Foto grupal reunión CARICOM-ONU
21 July 2021 | News

ECLAC Emphasized Opportunities for Caribbean Countries’ Sustainable Development and Recovery
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in the 11th general meeting between CARICOM and the United Nations System.
8 July 2021 | Press Release

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021 Will Not Manage to Reverse the Adverse Effects of the Pandemic

In a new report, ECLAC raised its regional growth estimate for this year to 5.2% based on an economic rebound but that does not ensure sustained expansion. It warns that the social impacts of the crisis are worsening and will continue during the recovery.
photo of the participants in the event
17 March 2021 | News

Urgent Support Must be Provided to Caribbean Countries So They Can Advance on Fulfilling the SDGs in the Context of the Pandemic
Authorities, international officials and civil society representatives participated in a panel dedicated to the subregion during the fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development.
2 de February de 2021 | Speech

XXII Foro de Ministros de Medio Ambiente de América Latina y el Caribe
Discurso de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during her presentation.
1 February 2021 | News

ECLAC Urges Economic Recovery Based on Environmental Sustainability and Equality

The Executive Secretary of the regional commission, Alicia Bárcena, participated in the XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Government of Barbados and the UNEP Regional Office.
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.
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.

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