Connecting the Productivity Challenge with Productive Development Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

Productivity is a crucial element for the development of people and societies worldwide. Studies have shown that monetary income is one of the main determinants of well-being, with labor productivity being its primary determinant. In LAC poor productivity has led to the last decade (2014-2023) to be worse in terms of economic growth than the infamous ‘lost decade’ of the 1980s. Against this backdrop, UNU-WIDER and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) partner for a discussion on the potential of productive development policies (PDP’s) to address thi…

Webinar: Main results and challenges in the implementation of the International Comparison Program 2021 cycle in Latin America and the Caribbean and future steps

The results of the ICP are important for policymakers at both the national and regional levels in areas as diverse as the allocation of resources for production or the targeting of plans to address the well-being of the population.…

Preparatory Meeting for the Ninth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society

IV Edition of ECLAC's Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean

Register and save the date! The fourth edition of the Regional Water Dialogues of Latin America and the Caribbean will be held in hybrid form (face-to-face and virtual) in San José, Costa Rica, from 11 to 13 March 2024, at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).…

PTLAC and South Centre

PTLAC-South Centre Webinar on Illicit Financial Flows and its relevance in the context of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation…

Preparatory meeting for the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement (preCOP3)

The official preparatory meeting for the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement (preCOP) will take place virtually on 4 March 2024 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Santiago, Chile time. It will discuss the issues to be addressed at the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties. The meeting will be open, with prior registration and streamed live. For more information related to the preCOP, please visit the website of the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement…

Briefing for Ministers and High-level Authorities of the Machineries for the Advancement of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean about CSW68 (Virtual meeting)

The briefing on the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) was held virtually on February 28, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Chilean time, GMT -3), with the purpose of to share progress and information on the region to support the participation of governments in the deliberations of CSW.…

55th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission

The Statistical Commission as the primary body for the coordination of the global statistical programmes in general and of the United Nations statistical and data-related system.…

Information meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas, 2024

This meeting is held within the framework of the 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission.…

Open virtual meeting of the open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters

The open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters will hold a virtual meeting on February 22, 2024 between 3 and 4 p.m. Santiago, Chile time. The objective of the meeting will be to present the results of the public consultation carried out and the revised draft of the Regional Action Plan that will be considered at COP-3. To participate, prior registration is required.…

Fixing a Leaky System: Creating Resource Management Systems for Used Textiles

Organised by: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the United Nations Economic Commissions for Europe (UNECE) and for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) This session explores the global flows of used garments, and their reuse, recycling and disposal pathways. Taking the examples of Chile and Europe, the United Nations Regional Economic Commissions for Europe (UNECE) and for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) will present findings and policy recommendations from their joint report “Improving the sustainability of used clothing: Global, European, and Chilean perspectives''. Governments, UNE…

15 February 2024 – Data and Statistics for SDG Implementation

This Community of Practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in general and the Voluntary National Review (VNR) in particular. It also aims to provide a regular space for countries to communicate with regards to VNRs preparations. PARTICIPANTS Barbados, Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago Session goals The goal of this session was to discuss data and statistics for SDG implementation.…

First Online Technical Assistance under the ROSA Project – Plurinational State of Bolivia

As part of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory (ROSA) project, the first online technical assistance for the Plurinational State of Bolivia was held on February 15, 2024. This inaugural session aimed at covering topics from water governance and sustainability, to exploring national needs.…

Remaking Trade For a Sustainable Future

This past February 8th 2024, Andres Valenciano, Chief of Washington Office, had the opportunity to participate on the Remaking Trade For a Sustainable Future event at Georgetown University Law Center. The event was organized by Center on Inclusive Trade and Development co-led by Jennifer Hillman and Katrin Kuhlmann.…

Enhancing statistical capacity through the global training on small area estimation: lessons from Asia Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean

This side event of 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, aims to showcase the experiences and lessons learned from the Global Training on Small Area Estimation across three key regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia Pacific, and Africa.…

Towards a Circular Economy Policy in Drinking Water and Sanitation in El Salvador - Technical Assistance

The technical assistance session, held virtually on December 20, 2023, aimed to promote the circular economy in the water and sanitation sector of El Salvador. There was a strong emphasis on the theoretical and applied principles of the circular economy for the design of public policies in the water sector. The session highlighted El Salvador's commitment to improving water management as part of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory (ROSA) project.…

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Launch PISA 2022

The objective of this hybrid event is to disseminate the results of the OECD's 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and promote their use to address the challenges that countries in the region face in relation to learning outcomes and to promote actions for an educational transformation to move towards inclusive and quality education.…

11 December 2023 – The role of parliaments in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Community of Practice is an informal space for the exchange of good practices regarding the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) in particular. It aims to provide a space for regular discussion among peers. PARTICIPANTS Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dominica, Ecuador, Germany, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela SESSION OBJECTIVE The specific objective of this session was to reflect…

UNFCCC COP28 Side event: "The Escazú Agreement as a catalyst for climate empowerment actions"

UNFCCC COP28 official side event 9 December 2023, 6:30-8 pm Dubai, SE Room 1 (Blue zone) This side event aims to generate a multi-stakeholder discussion on how the Escazú Agreement promotes informed and participatory climate actions in support of Sustainable Development Goal 13 and the Paris Agreement. Government representatives, the public, international organizations and other actors will offer experiences and good practices in the mainstreaming of the Escazú Agreement into the design and implementation of national climate policies. Moreover, the interconnections between …

From Mining to the Electric Mobility Industry in Latin America: The Role of Parliaments in Seizing Opportunities and Addressing Challenges

The in-person event will take place at the Chile Pavilion located in the Blue Zone of COP 28, the specifics are: Chile Pavilion, Building 71, Zone B6, Opportunity Petal, COP28 Blue Zone. (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Dubai Local time, GMT+4)…