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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 | 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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24 October 2020 | News

How to Follow the Debates of ECLAC’s Most Important Intergovernmental Conference on October 26-28
The 38th session, which will be held virtually, will be transmitted via all of the institution’s platforms. Those interested in joining the conversation can do so using the hashtags #ECLACsession2020, #COVID19transformativerecovery and #PoliciesForActionECLAC.
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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.
13 July 2018 | Op-ed

Bolstering the Resilience of Latin American and Caribbean Societies, Key to Implementing the 2030 Agenda
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, about the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2018 (HLPF).
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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2 December 2013 | News

Study Explores Link between Economic Growth, Social Cohesion and Equality in the Region

The document, drafted by experts at the ECLAC Subregional headquarters in Mexico, analyses the subject of violence.
21 de March de 2013 | Speech

Seminario Internacional Pactos sociales para una protección social más inclusiva: Experiencias, obstáculos y posibilidades en América Latina y Europa
Por Luis Fidel Yáñez, Oficial a cargo de la Secretaria de la Comisión
17 October 2012 | Speech

Sixth China-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Summit
By Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC
28 February 2012 | Press Release

Rising Tax Revenues: A Key to Economic Development in Latin American Countries
The average tax to GDP ratio in 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries (LAC) rose from 14.9% in 1990 to 19.2% in 2009.
22 de November de 2011 | Speech

Sesión de inauguración de la Asamblea Parlamentaria Euro-Latinoamericana
Por Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
25 de July de 2011 | Speech

Seminario sobre Estado y desarrollo
Por Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
27 de April de 2011 | Speech

Apertura de la Mesa redonda sobre las relaciones de América Latina y el Caribe con la Unión Europea
Por Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
24 March 2011 | Press Release

Latin America Needs Long-term State Policies to Attain Growth with Equality
Alicia Bárcena spoke during the XIV CAF Annual Conference on Trade and Investment in the Americas held in Washington, D.C.
17 de August de 2010 | Speech

Inauguración de la Conferencia "Políticas Públicas e Impacto Distributivo"
Por Antonio Prado, Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la CEPAL

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