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3 November 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Receives Award from Spain
The ceremony took place in Lima, Peru, where the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean is being held this week.
2 November 2015 | Press Release

Ministers address challenges to reduce poverty and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean in a sustainable development era
The Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was inaugurated today in Lima, Peru.
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.
Photo of the Principle 10 meeting in Panama
30 October 2015 | News

In Panama Countries Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
The third meeting of the negotiating committee on the regional instrument will take place in April 2016 in Uruguay.
29 October 2015 | News

The Caribbean experience helps strengthen Peruvian disaster capacity
Peru is among the countries of Latin America that is most vulnerable to natural disasters. As the regional hub for the provision of strengthened leadership in disaster assessment and post disaster needs analysis across Latin America and the Caribbean, ECLAC subregional office for the Caribbean has conducted a series of training sessions in disaster assessment in different regions of Peru.
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29 October 2015 | Announcement

Social Development Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean Will Meet in Lima to Discuss Policies Against Poverty and Inequality
On 2-4 November 2015. Follow live broadcast.
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28 October 2015 | Announcement

Ecuador to Host Regional Meeting on Planning for Development
On November 18-19, the XIV Conference of Ministers and Heads of Planning of Latin America and the Caribbean will be held, along with the XV Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning.
28 October 2015 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Advocates Open States to Promote the 2030 Agenda
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary is participating in the Open Government Partnership Global Summit being held from October 27-29 in Mexico.
28 October 2015 | Press Release

The Region Can Be a Global Example if it Achieves Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
The second meeting to negotiate a regional instrument on access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters began on Tuesday in Panama.
27 October 2015 | Press Release

Economic Deceleration Affects the Region’s Labor Market in 2015 and Unemployment Will Rise to 6.6%
ECLAC-ILO calls for implementing productive development policies that foster the creation of more and better jobs.
24 October 2015 | Statement

United Nations Day
"As we shine a light on this milestone anniversary, let us reaffirm our commitment to a better and brighter future for all”, says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on this day that marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations charter.
23 October 2015 | News

United Nations Report Highlights Implementation Gaps in Cutting Red Tape for International Trade
Survey conducted by the UN regional commissions, including ECLAC, provides data for 119 countries.
23 October 2015 | Press Release

The UN Celebrates its 70th Anniversary with Children in Chile
The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) received today the visit of around 130 students from four schools.
22 October 2015 | News

UN experts urge Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt trend-setting agreement on environmental democracy
Press release of the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations for Human Rights (OHCHR).
22 October 2015 | Press Release

Global Event Turns the World UN Blue to Mark 70th Anniversary of United Nations
The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile, will be lit up on 23, 24 and 25 October.
Delegates Principle 10
22 October 2015 | Announcement

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Will Meet in Panama to Negotiate Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
The second meeting of the negotiating committee on the regional agreement will be held October 27-29. Follow the live broadcast.
20 October 2015 | Press Release

Regional Trade at a Crossroads: Diversification and Integration in a Global Context of Low Growth
Latin American and Caribbean exports will contract -14% in 2015, in a downward trend that has been intensifying in the last three years, according to a new report by ECLAC.
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20 October 2015 | News

Women live globally longer, healthier lives with better education, reveals new UN report
But women and girls continue to be victims of gender based discrimination and violence, underscoring critical need for gender equality as defined by newly adopted SDGs.
20 October 2015 | Statement

World Statistics Day
“I urge all partners and stakeholders to work together to give all countries the comprehensive information systems they need to achieve sustainable development," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his annual message.
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19 October 2015 | Announcement

Policies against Poverty and Inequality Will Be Analyzed at Conference on Social Development in Lima
The meeting will take place on November 2-4 in Peru.

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