UN ECOSOC Calls for International Cooperation and Joint Efforts to Foster Decent Work and Fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda

For the second time in its history, one of the United Nations’ most important organs is holding a Special Meeting at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile, on the topic of “The future of work:…

Proper Water Management Allows for Energizing Sustainable Development, Increasing Equality, Improving Adaptation to the Climate Crisis and Facilitating Peace

Today the fourth edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean began in San José, Costa Rica, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with IICA.

Lant Pritchett, a Development Economist from the University of Oxford, Analyzed at ECLAC Education Policies for Achieving Transformative Growth

The renowned U.S. scholar was the ninth and final speaker to participate in the Keynote Lecture Series organized to commemorate the United Nations regional organization’s 75th anniversary.

Authorities Highlight ECLAC’s Historical Contributions for Moving Towards More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

A ceremony to commemorate this United Nations regional commission’s 75th anniversary was held in the framework of the Special Meeting of UN ECOSOC that is taking place in Santiago, Chile.

ECLAC School of Latin American Development Studies opens applications for course on economies of the region 2024

The program will run from July 8 to August 30 at the United Nations regional organization’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

ECLAC and IFAD Propose Redefining the Concept of Rurality to Improve Public Policies and Promote the Socioeconomic Development Agenda

A New Phase of the Energy Big Push Has Been Implemented in Brazil

The Energy Big Push 2.0 presents unprecedented data on energy innovation, develops a digital platform prototype to promote university-business interaction on innovation in the energy sector, and…

ECLAC Supports the Governor’s Office in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in Strengthening its Capacities

The technical assistance given by the Bogotá Office seeks to promote civic participation in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of territorial public policies.

In 2023, Latin American and Caribbean International Bond Activity Rebounded from the 2022 Lows

The region's issuers placed US$ 89 billion of bonds in international markets in 2023. This total was 40% higher than in 2022 but 35% lower than the average issuance in the three-year period from 2019…

100+ Caribbean Youth to Discuss Ways to Achieve Sustainable Development and the future of the Region at Caribbean Youth Dialogues in April

Approximately 100 young people from the Caribbean are set to login and discuss issues affecting sustainable development and their endangered future existence as island people at the Caribbean Youth…