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30 March 2010 | Press Release

Poverty and Inequality Make Democracy More Fragile
During a lecture at ECLAC, José Miguel Insulza stressed that tax and labor reforms in the region have been insufficient to improve the distribution of wealth.
26 March 2010 | Press Release

International Economy Award Aims to Encourage Critical Thought in the Region
The prize will be granted every two years to academics, professionals or intellectuals residing in the region for their original works on economic development.
25 March 2010 | Press Release

Earthquake pushed Haiti's poverty levels back more than a decade but opens the way to rebuild better
Disaster assessment, development trends and vulnerabilities of small island States were examined during the 23rd Session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee.
24 March 2010 | Press Release

OAS Secretary General to deliver lecture at ECLAC
José Miguel Insulza will speak on governance and democracy in the Inter American system.
15 March 2010 | Press Release

Reducing the Digital Gap: the Common Goal of Latin Americans and Europeans
Government delegations from Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union agreed to deepen cooperation on key areas to develop the Information Society.
15 March 2010 | Press Release

Latin American and European Officials to Discuss Policies for Digital Inclusion and Opportunities for Cooperation
The conclusions of the meeting will be delivered to the Chiefs of State and Government during the LAC-EU Summit to be held in Madrid in May.
9 March 2010 | Press Release

United Nations Agencies Reaffirm Commitment to Chile, Offer Condolences and Express Solidarity
Directors of UN organizations and agencies highlighted the quick response of the Chilean government after the earthquake on February 27.
9 March 2010 | Press Release

UN Agencies Coordinate Earthquake Relief with Government of Chile
Government officials requested specific assistance in health and communications, particularly satellite telephones, field hospitals, power generators, water purification systems and vaccines.
9 March 2010 | Press Release

United Nations announces release of up to US $10 million in emergency funds for earthquake relief
A joint working group between the UN and the Government of Chile will define the priority areas for these funds.
9 March 2010 | Press Release

Ban Ki-Moon in Chile: "I'm Moved by the Courage and Resilience of the Chilean People"
During his trip, he will meet with President Michelle Bachelet and President-elect Sebastián Piñera and visit devastated areas in the south.
9 March 2010 | Press Release

Ban Ki-moon visits quake-stricken area in southern Chile
The Secretary-General of the United Nations said he was extremely saddened after seeing the devastation caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake.
1 March 2010 | Press Release

Experts to Discuss Multidimensional Poverty Measurement
The meeting will focus on proposals to measure poverty incorporating non-material aspects, such as the deprivation of capabilities and lack of access to basic rights.
1 March 2010 | Press Release

Experts to Debate Integration and Industrial Development Initiatives Between Asia and Latin America
Specialists will examine experiences and opportunities in both regions in the fields of industrial policies, productivity and technological capabilities.