ECLAC Notes Nº 102

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ECLAC Notes Nº 102

9 December 2019|ECLAC Notes

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Headlines

ECLAC: The Region Has Underestimated Inequality

The economic commission noted that the upward trend for poverty in Latin America held firm and called for resuming the construction of comprehensive and universal social compacts, during the launch of its Social Panorama 2019 report in Chile.
Alicia Bárcena Stresses the Urgency of Transforming Privileges into Rights to Put an End to Inequality

In the framework of the SICA Regional Forum 2019, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a keynote speech in which she sustained that inequality, poverty and migration are the basis of the widespread social disenchantment affecting the region.
Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Will Fall 2.0% in 2019 Due to the Complex International Context

Annual report by ECLAC on the region’s foreign trade shows significant heterogeneity by subregion. Imports will decline 3.0% this year.

In focus

5 Dec 2019

Announcement

ECLAC will Deliver Its Final Report on the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019

The Commission’s last report of the year will be unveiled in Chile in a press conference by its Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Thursday, December 12.

foto del lanzamiento del sitio web de la campaña por un buen trato

9 Dec 2019

News

A Week of Inclusion Took Place at ECLAC with the Participation of People with Disabilities in Diverse Activities

A highlight was the launch of the website of the global campaign for the good treatment of girls, boys and adolescents with disabilities, an initiative led by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, María Soledad Cisternas.

Closing session of the tenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC.

21 Nov 2019

News

Authorities Reaffirm Commitment to Statistical Development through Cooperation with the Regional and International Statistics Community

The tenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC concluded today in Santiago, Chile.

Cover book Climate Change and Human Rights

9 Dec 2019

News

ECLAC and OHCHR Warn about the Grave Human Rights Impact of Climate Change

In a joint publication, the organizations highlighted the Escazú Agreement as a valuable regional contribution for ensuring that actions related to the environment and climate respect, protect and effectively fulfill human rights and basic democratic principles.

Headquarters and offices

25 Nov 2019

News

ECLAC Caribbean tackles street harassment in Trinidad and Tobago

Street harassment is a commonplace experience for women and girls in Trinidad and Tobago. Statistics do not exist on its prevalence, but women and girls report that it is a daily experience which is tolerated as a social norm.

Portada inversión mexicana en Centroamérica

9 Dec 2019

News

Mexico Continues to Be One of the Main Investors in Central America, but Its dynamism is Waning

Since 2011, Colombian FDI has surpassed the amount of Mexican investments accumulated in the region.

9 Dec 2019

News

Policy to Incentivize Replacing the Automobile Fleet with Electric Vehicles Is Seen Affecting Tax Collection in Uruguay

A study by ECLAC’s office in Montevideo simulates distinct scenarios for growth in the market share of this kind of vehicle, and estimates their impact on national and subnational tax revenue.

Opinion

6 Nov 2019

Op-ed

The Time for Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Arrived: With Urgency and Without Delay

Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary.

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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

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