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31 May 2012 | Press Release

Fiscal Covenant, Improved Labour Productivity and Child Protection Policies Are Main Challenges for the Caribbean

Macroeconomic policy for structural transformation and social protection in small States is crucial to achieve sustainable development, said participants.

30 May 2012 | Speech

Second Meeting of the Caribbean Development Round Table

By Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC

29 May 2012 | Statement

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

"Our new observer mission in Syria is the latest example that demonstrates how the international community looks to the United Nations for solutions to emerging challenges", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

28 May 2012 | Press Release

The Republic of Korea and ECLAC Sign an Agreement for Expanding Mutual Cooperation

Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, met with Kim Sung-Hwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Korea.

25 May 2012 | Press Release

ECLAC Highlights Cooperation Opportunities between Latin America and the Caribbean and the Republic of Korea

Alicia Bárcena met with Korean government authorities and gave a presentation at a high-level forum.

24 May 2012 | Press Release

Industrial Upgrading Is Key to Economies' Competitiveness and Development

Justin Lin was welcomed by the Deputy Executive Secretary of this United Nations regional commission Antonio Prado.

22 May 2012 | Statement

International Day for Biological Diversity

In his message, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, calls to galvanize action to improve the management and conservation of oceans.

17 May 2012 | Statement

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

"Information and communications technologies are already benefiting women and girls in numerous ways", says the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

11 May 2012 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Commit to Promoting the Human Rights and Freedoms of Older Persons

The San José Charter was adopted by the representatives of the ECLAC member States.

11 May 2012 | Press Release

The Regional Agenda on Equality Requires the Inclusion of Older Persons in Social Protection Systems

The number of older persons in Latin America will exceed that of children in 2036.

9 May 2012 | Press Release

The Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Will Analyze Challenges Related to the Human Rights and Social Protection of Older Persons

The meeting is taking place in Costa Rica and is organized by the Government of the country and ECLAC.

4 May 2012 | Press Release

"Innovation Is Essential for Increasing Productivity and Improving Competitiveness in Countries"

Astori gave the Eleventh Raúl Prebisch Memorial Series Lecture at the organization's headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

4 May 2012 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Received US$153 Billion from Foreign Direct Investment in 2011

The amount is historic and could be exceeded this year. Nonetheless, the Organization warns about the increasing repatriation of profits by transnational companies to their countries of origin.