ECLAC Notes N⁰ 121

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ECLAC Notes N⁰ 121

3 October 2024|ECLAC Notes

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Headlines

ECLAC Will Present in Peru its Proposal for a Transformation to Move Towards a More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development Model in Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC Calls for Scaling Up and Improving Productive Development Policies to Escape the Trap of Low Capacity for Growth in which Latin America and the Caribbean is Mired
Poor Investment Performance, Low Labor Productivity and Limited Fiscal Space Keep Latin America and the Caribbean in a Trap of Low Economic Growth
ECLAC: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Fell by 9.9% in 2023, but Amount Received is Above the Average in the Last Decade

In focus

ECLAC Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs participated in the HLPF 2024.

17 Jul 2024

News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Proposal for Economic and Social Transformation to Hasten Implementation of the 2030 Agenda at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, the regional organization’s Executive Secretary, actively participated in various of the global forum’s events held at the United Nations headquarters, sharing his vision for moving towards a more productive, inclusive and sustainable development model.

Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL hablando en el podio

22 Jul 2024

News

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Presented in Spain a Special Edition of the CEPAL Review with his Vision for a More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development

José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs gave a keynote lecture at Casa de América in Madrid on the exclusive 75th anniversary issue of the organization’s main academic publication.

foto de los participantes en el conversatorio

24 Sep 2024

Press Release

Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA) Reconfirms Chile, Brazil and Uruguay as Leaders in the Region

These three South American countries, categorized as “pioneers” in the ILIA 2024, have shown maturity on the three key dimensions studied: enabling factors; research, development and adoption; and governance. They have made particularly notable efforts in technological infrastructure, specialized talent development, scientific productivity and innovation capacity. The measurement included 19 countries from the region.

Foto de familia de la vigesimotercera reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Conferencia Estadística de las Américas de la CEPAL.

28 Aug 2024

Press Release

Authorities Discuss the Future of Statistical Production in the Region and Reaffirm its Relevance for Addressing Emerging Needs and Global Challenges

The twenty-third meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC was inaugurated today in Santiago, Chile.

2 Sep 2024

News

XXV International Meeting on Gender Statistics Strengthens Partnerships to Promote Evidence-Based Gender Equality Policies

The annual meeting fosters dialogue and partnerships among National Statistical Offices (NSO), Machineries for the Advancement of Women (MAW), public agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and international organizations.

Headquarters and offices

28 Aug 2024

Briefing note

Explore International Trade with MAGIC, ECLAC’s Tool for Analyzing Competitiveness

19 Jun 2024

Briefing note

ECLAC and Brazil Bring Together Leaders and Policymakers to Discuss Green Productive Development in Latin America

A peer gathering with leaders and policymakers on green productive development in Latin America addressed challenges and opportunities in relation to productive integration based on the case of the electric bus chain.

15 Mar 2024

News

Delegates from 14 Countries in the Region and Other Actors Met in Montevideo with Sights Set on the New Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean eLAC2026

Authorities, international officials, representatives of the private sector and specialists addressed relevant issues that will be part of the new Regional Digital Agenda for better harnessing digitalization: meaningful connectivity and digital skills, productive transformation, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and data governance, among others.

11 Sep 2024

Press Release

ECLAC Executive Secretary: Road to Caribbean Sustainable Development not Easy, ECLAC Here to Support… T&T Elected Chair of Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee

In the 30th session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) Caribbean ministers, ambassadors and development specialists discussed solutions to pressing development challenges.