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25 January 2022 | Press Release

Extreme Poverty in the Region Rises to 86 Million in 2021 due to the Deepening of the Social and Health Crisis Prompted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
In its annual report Social Panorama of Latin America, ECLAC estimates that the number of people living in extreme poverty rose by around 5 million between 2020 and 2021. The United Nations organization calls for moving towards universal, comprehensive, sustainable and resilient social protection systems.
20 May 2021 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Overcoming the Structural Constraints of Gender Inequality and Building Care Societies for a More Egalitarian, Sustainable and Resilient Future
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a virtual keynote lecture in the framework of a series entitled Post-2030: Women Leaders for a Sustainable Future, organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
29 April 2021 | Press Release

Economic Reactivation Needs Productive, Fiscal and Institutional Structural Reforms to Move Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Development Pattern in Latin America and the Caribbean
A special issue of the CEPAL Review on COVID-19’s economic and social effects in the region was presented during a webinar led by Alicia Bárcena, the organization’s Executive Secretary.
15 July 2020 | Press Release

Contraction of Economic Activity in the Region Intensifies Due to the Pandemic: It Will Fall -9.1% in 2020
ECLAC updated its growth projections for Latin American and Caribbean countries today. It underscores that both the external and domestic shocks have been stronger than what was foreseen last April, which led to a downward revision of the figures.
10 July 2020 | Press Release

Event with Latin American and Caribbean Countries Stresses the Importance of Guaranteeing a Universal Social Protection System

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in a side event at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on COVID-19’s socioeconomic impacts in the region and policy responses for building back better.
21 May 2020 | Press Release

Prioritizing Security and Health Policies at Work is Necessary for the Post COVID-19 Reactivation of Production and Employment to be Safe and Healthy
ECLAC and the ILO presented a new joint publication in which they analyze labour challenges in the wake of the pandemic. The organizations indicate that the crisis will likely cause 11.5 million more people to be unemployed in Latin America and the Caribbean.
14 December 2017 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Economies Will Show a Moderate Recovery in 2018 and Grow 2.2%
ECLAC released today new projections for the region’s countries. A more favorable external context along with greater dynamism in consumption and domestic investment will favor the expansion.
4 November 2015 | Press Release

Countries Highlight the Role of Multiple Policies in Eradicating Poverty and Achieving the 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministers wrap up social development meeting, jointly organized for the first time by ECLAC, the Government of Peru and UNDP.
2 November 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for Redoubling Efforts to Combat Poverty and Inequality in a Scenario of Deceleration
A new study by the United Nations regional organization highlights the importance of creating productive and decent jobs, since wage income represents 80% of total household income on average in the region.
13 May 2015 | Press Release

Region’s Unemployment Rate Seen Rising 0.2 percentage points in 2015
ECLAC and ILO forecast that unemployment will reach 6.2% this year, due to an unencouraging economic outlook.
13 January 2015 | Press Release

Gender Equality Should Be a Cross-Cutting Issue on the Post-2015 Agenda
Representatives of ECLAC and the Governments of Chile and Norway take part in a high-level dialogue on the economic autonomy of women.
22 de July de 2014 | Press Release

CEPAL instó a los países de la región a fortalecer la institucionalidad laboral
Antonio Prado, Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto del organismo, participó en Uruguay en el Foro Internacional de Sindicatos y Partidos Progresistas "Trabajo decente como requisito para la igualdad".
21 November 2013 | Press Release

Brasilia Hosts Regional Meeting on Planning that Calls for Strengthened Integration for Development with Equality
The Brazilian Minister for Planning, Miriam Belchior, and the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Alicia Bárcena, opened the meeting being held on 21 and 22 November.
15 October 2013 | Press Release

Women's Unequal Participation in the Digital Economy Affects the Development of Latin America and the Caribbean
The twelfth session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America will be opened today in the Dominican Republic.
22 April 2013 | Press Release

Executive Secretary of ECLAC Took Part in Policy Debate in Montevideo
Alicia Bárcena spoke at a forum that was also attended by the President of Uruguay, José Mujica, former Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Secretary-General of CSA, Víctor Báez.
29 November 2011 | Press Release

Poverty and Indigence Levels Are the Lowest in 20 Years in Latin America
The Organization predicts that the region will close this year with three million people less living in poverty.
29 June 2011 | Press Release

Structural Changes and New Production Patterns Are Vital for Sustainable Growth with Equality
Deputy Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Antonio Prado, gave a presentation in a high-level panel held as part of the annual conference of ILO.
14 June 2011 | Press Release

Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean Not Expected to Be Above 7.0% in 2011
Both organizations call for the introduction of countercyclical policies to ensure the sustainable recovery of labour indices.
1 December 2010 | Press Release

Poverty in Latin America Fell in 2010 and Returns to the Pre-Crisis Trend
Thanks to the region's economic recovery, the number of poor people will fall to the same levels as in 2008 (180 million inhabitants).
21 November 2010 | Press Release

Gender Equality Is the Road to Freedom and Democracy
Authorities and delegates from over 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries debate the challenges that need to be overcome in order for women to achieve full autonomy.

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