"Social Responsibility Should Be Part of a Country's Overall Development Strategy":ECLAC Executive Secretary:
ECLAC Executive Secretary:
Alicia Bárcena inaugurated a dialogue on the role of parties involved in the implementation of corporate social responsibility.
ECLAC Economic Survey 2009-2010:
Latin America and the Caribbean to Grow 5.2% in 2010
The region is expected to expand only 3.8% in 2011 due to the uncertain outlook of the world economy, particularly in Europe.
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In letter to President Uribe:
ECLAC Greets Colombia on the Bicentennial of its Independence
The move towards independence began on 20 July 1810 and culminated in 1819.
At the eleventh session of the Regional Conference on Women:
The Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Approve Action to Achieve Autonomy and Equality for Women
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva:
"Women Are Better at Channelling the Benefits of Social Programmes"
ECLAC document presented in Brazil:
New Social Covenant Needed to Achieve Equality between Women and Men in the Workplace
In Jamaica:
UN Secretary-General Participates in Summit of Caribbean Heads of State
Organized by ECLAC:
Summer School on Latin American Economies 2010 Commences
New United Nations report on the region:
Latin America and the Caribbean Advance Towards Millennium Goals but Doubts Remain About Full Compliance
Article in newsletter "Challenges" Nº 10:
Almost 63% of Children and Adolescents in the Region Suffer some Type of Poverty
During trip of Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena:
Government of France and ECLAC Deepen Ties of Cooperation
As a result of recent hurricanes and eruptions:
ECLAC Begins Assessment of Natural Disasters in El Salvador and Guatemala
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva:
"The Time for Equality has Arrived"
ECLAC/ILO Bulletin:
Unemployment in the Region Rose 0.8 Points in 2009
ECLAC presents roadmap for the region:
The State, a Decisive Actor for a Development with Equality Agenda
Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2009-2010:
Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2009-2010

This annual report from ECLAC reviews the situation of the region's economies and the outlook for the coming year.
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals with equality in Latin America and the Caribbean. Progress and challenges:
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals with equality in Latin America and the Caribbean. Progress and challenges

This document sets out the main findings of a review of the countries' progress towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Time for equality: closing gaps, opening trails:
Time for equality: closing gaps, opening trails

Presented at ECLAC's Thirty-third session. Sets forth a comprehensive view on the future of Latin America and the Caribbean and suggests a broad array of State policies.
Foreign direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2009:
Foreign direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2009

The publication includes data on investment flows of trans-latin companies and case studies on the automobile and iron and steel industries.
The reactions of the Governments of the Americas to the international crisis: an overview of policy measures up to 31 December 2009:
The reactions of the Governments of the Americas to the international crisis: an overview of policy measures up to 31 December 2009

NEW - UPDATED. In this document ECLAC sums up the policies announced by governments of the region to address the global financial and economic crisis.
Opportunities for Convergence and Regional Cooperation:
Opportunities for Convergence and Regional Cooperation

Examines the main characteristics of the post-crisis scenario and identifies the ensuing demand for greater regional cooperation, presenting also several proposals to boost that cooperation.
Climate change: a regional perspective:
Climate change: a regional perspective

Jointly prepared by ECLAC and the IDB. Its purpose is to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the economic impact of climate change in light of the results of the latest session of the Conference on Climate Change, held in Copenhagen in December.
Millennium Development Goals: Advances in Environmentally Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean:
Millennium Development Goals: Advances in Environmentally Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Monitors the advances and difficulties in attaining the targets of the seventh MDG in the region.
Statistical yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2009:
Statistical yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2009

This annual publication is one of the leading sources of statistical information of the region, and contains social, economic and environmental data from the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. It is possible to access to the statistical chart in Excel format.
Economics of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Summary 2009:
Economics of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Summary 2009

The study outlines the economic impact of climate change in the region. It was presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Copenhagen.
Social Panorama of Latin America 2009:
Social Panorama of Latin America 2009

This 17th version of the report provides estimates for 2009 on poverty and indigence in the region and analyses social spending and government social protection policies

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