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José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during his presentation.
31 August 2023 | News

The Region Needs New-Generation Productive Development Policies that Enable it to Escape the Trap of Low Growth and Open the Door to Future Prosperity
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, participated in the TEDxPuraVida 2023 conference that took place in Costa Rica.
Portada boletín comercio exterior MERCOSUR No. 6
23 August 2023 | News

MERCOSUR’s Exports Recover from the Pandemic’s Effects, Rising 18.2% in 2022
New edition of the bloc’s Foreign Trade Bulletin, prepared by ECLAC, indicates that the challenges for 2023 continue to be linked to strengthening domestic space in the pursuit of greater productive integration.
Image of Carmelo Soria and the plaque in his memory.
22 August 2023 | News

ECLAC Welcomes Chilean Supreme Court’s Final Conviction in the Murder of Carmelo Soria
The Spanish economist and diplomat, who was an official of the United Nations regional organization, was kidnapped, tortured and later killed by the dictatorship’s agents in July 1976.
Photo of Director Diane Quarless speaking in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a meeting of Caribb
10 August 2023 | News

ECLAC CARIBBEAN DIRECTOR: Caribbean Must Tackle Development Challenges Together & Capitalize on Resources 

Sub-Regional Director for the Caribbean of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Diane Quarless says Caribbean SIDS (Small Island Developing States) must stop working in silos to tackle development challenges and unlock the full potential of the region.   Director Quarless was speaking in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a meeting of Caribbean SIDS, where representatives from 16 countries are assessing progress on sustainable development and planning for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in 2024. 
Collage de fotos de Mesa Redonda Empresarial UE-ALC
18 July 2023 | News

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Participates in European Union-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Round Table
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs served as moderator of a panel on how to enhance health resilience at an event being held in the framework of the third EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels.
Arancha González Laya, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs
11 July 2023 | News

Arancha González Laya, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs, Will Give a Keynote Lecture at ECLAC
The former minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain will inaugurate on Monday, July 24 a series of Keynote Lectures organized as part of the United Nations regional organization’s 75th anniversary commemorations.
Foto de participantes en el evento
29 June 2023 | News

ECLAC: Latin America and the Caribbean Faces the Challenge of Moving from Labour Market Participation to Labour Inclusion
Today the Third Regional Seminar on Social Development concluded, having convened Labour Ministers, academics, specialists and representatives of trade-union and employer organizations.
Imagen del seminario
20 June 2023 | News

ECLAC Urges for Closing Structural Gaps to Fulfill the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Authorities and specialists inaugurated an international seminar entitled “Inequality Gaps in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean,” which is taking place through Wednesday, June 21 in San José, Costa Rica.
Secretario Ejecutivo con una cápsula de cobre en las manos y las banderas de las Naciones Unidas
13 June 2023 | News

ECLAC Starts the Construction and Renovation of a Sustainable, Inclusive Building that Will Prioritize Energy Efficiency and Care for the Environment
The cornerstone of the new North Building in the compound that houses the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile was laid on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Geraldo Alckmin AND José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs
7 June 2023 | News

The Brazilian Government and ECLAC Reaffirm Cooperation Ties to Jointly Promote Sustainable Development and Regional Integration
The United Nations regional economic commission’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, made an official, three-day visit to the South American country, where he met with high-level authorities and participated in a seminar on Financing for the Big Push for Sustainability.
Foto de participantes en el evento
1 June 2023 | News

“It’s Not Possible to Create a Better Future for Work Without Creating a Better Future for Production”: José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in the inauguration of a two-day workshop on the labor market effects of automation and technology adoption in the global economy.
Computer screen with the logo of the First Session of the Conference on South-South Cooperation
26 May 2023 | News

How to Follow the First Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean
All the main panels at the meeting will be broadcast live on May 30-31. The invitation, on social media, is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #CooperaciónSurSur and #SouthSouthCooperation.
Top, blue text on grey background: 2022. Bottom, white text on red background: Social Panorama of La
19 May 2023 | News

ECLAC Inaugurates New Editorial Line with the Launch of its First Publication Accessible to the Visually Impaired
The presentation was made by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the UN regional organization.
Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPALdurante la clausura del XXXV Seminario de Política Fiscal
17 May 2023 | News

Fiscal Policy should Foster the Transformation of Development Models, Including Aspects of Growth and the Reduction of Inequalities
ECLAC Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, presented the conclusions of the XXXV Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy, which ended at the organization's headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
Generic image on statistics.
3 May 2023 | News

Authorities Agree on the Urgency of Improving the Gathering of Information and of Achieving Accurate and Timely Data for Decision-Making
The twenty-second meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas (SCA) is taking place virtually through Thursday, May 4.
Foto de participantes en el evento
27 April 2023 | News

The Region’s Countries Evaluated the Implementation of Four SDGs on the Second Day of the Forum on Sustainable Development
It is necessary to redouble efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 9 and 11, representatives asserted at the meeting being held at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
Cover page of document.
26 April 2023 | News

ECLAC Urges Countries to Revitalize Commitments and Accelerate the Pace Towards Fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, the organization’s Executive Secretary, presented a document that proposes seven transformative initiatives that have the synergistic capacity to simultaneously drive the achievement of a number of SDGs.
Foto de participantes en el evento
25 April 2023 | News

Civil Society from Latin America and the Caribbean Meets Prior to the Start of the Sixth Forum on Sustainable Development
The gathering featured opening remarks by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and by Luis F. Yáñez, the Secretary of the Commission.
General image
21 April 2023 | News

How to Follow the Sixth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

All the main panels at the meeting will be broadcast live April 25-28. The invitation, on social media, is to participate in the debates using hashtags #ForoALC2030 and #LACForum2030.
Photo of meeting participants
20 April 2023 | News

Parliamentarians Commit to Building a Regional Agenda for Climate Ambition and a Just Transition
The first Parliamentary Summit on Climate Change and Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean took place today at ECLAC.

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