Former ECLAC official Adolfo Gurrieri reflects on working alongside Raúl Prebisch, the challenge of bringing sociology into ECLAC, and the debates that shaped the region.

Enrique V. Iglesias joined ECLAC with a career already closely linked to the institution and its thinking.

Verónica Silva joined ECLAC on 15 August 1978 to cover a replacement position that was expected to last just fifteen days at the then Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES). That seemingly incidental entry, ho...

At the age of 101, former UN official Sim Groenteman reflects on building ECLAC's core services and shaping its integrity through decades of dedicated work.

Former ECLAC official Martine Dirven reflects on how informal exchanges once sparked creativity, collaboration, and innovation across divisions at ECLAC.

In this Historia Oral interview, José Besa recalls his four decades at ECLAC—from library messenger to preserving Raúl Prebisch’s archives.

The Hernán Santa Cruz Library, located at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, offers you a unique collection of resources on the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean. To access this research space, please schedule your visit...

The Historia Oral project preserves ECLAC staff stories, inspiring pride and connection. Explore seven interviews and discover the living legacy of our institution.

The Historia Oral project preserves ECLAC staff stories, inspiring pride and connection. Explore seven interviews and discover the living legacy of our institution.

The ECLAC Library brought together regional IFLA representatives and UN organizations to explore the role of libraries in advancing sustainable development.

Access the video recordings and presentations from the Citizen Science Masterclass organized by LIBER and the ECLAC Library.

Discover the innovative "Toolbox for Biodiversity Integration," designed to support the Kunming-Montreal Framework in Latin America and the Caribbean!

Join us for an engaging online programme on Citizen Science, organized by LIBER and the ECLAC Library, where you’ll learn practical strategies to connect research with community involvement.

Watch the recording of the webinar on cOAlition S, an initiative dedicated to achieving full and immediate Open Access to research publications.

Join us for an insightful presentation of cOAlition S, an initiative working towards making Open Access a reality for research publications.

In August, students from the Latin American and Caribbean Development Policy Studies Program (ELADES) turn to the Library to deepen their understanding of regional development topics. Meet Antonino Zunino, one of this year’s participants.

Close to 300 people attended the ECLAC Digital Repository's 10th anniversary celebration which gathered experts from the UN, Latin America and beyond, delving into the pivotal role of digital repositories.

On the 10th anniversary of the ECLAC Digital Repository, distinguished speakers from the United Nations, Latin America and beyond come together, offering their unique perspectives on the crucial role of digital repositories now and in the future.