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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

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.
9 October 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Reaffirms the Importance of Investment to Recover Growth in the Region
Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the organization, is participating in the 2015 Annual Meetings of the WBG and IMF, and as of today is part of the delegation of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during his visit to Peru.
18 August 2015 | Press Release

Sustainable Use of Energy Contributes to Overcoming Barriers to Development in the Region
The MIT Sloan School of Management and ECLAC hold a seminar on the future of energy in Santiago, Chile.
3 August 2015 | Press Release

Consensus Reached on New Sustainable Development Agenda to be adopted by World Leaders in September
Ambitious new agenda would end poverty by 2030 and universally promote shared economic prosperity, social development and environmental protection.
2 de July de 2015 | Press Release

Promueven la participación de las mujeres en los sistemas financieros
La Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, inauguró un seminario de alto nivel realizado en la sede de la CEPAL en Santiago.
10 June 2015 | Press Release

In Brussels, ECLAC Highlights Spaces for Convergence and Cooperation between the European Union and the Region
Alicia Bárcena met with the head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, and spoke at the academic and business meetings carried out in the framework of the second EU-CELAC summit, which concludes tomorrow in Belgium’s capital.
14 May 2015 | Press Release

Inclusive growth required to achieve sustainable development in Asia-Pacific, says UN
ESCAP’s flagship report introduces innovative inclusiveness index for region’s economies.
9 April 2015 | Press Release

Inequality Conspires Against Democracies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, proposed that countries close structural gaps during two parallel forums to the Seventh Summit of the Americas in Panama.
14 March 2015 | Press Release

Fiscal and Tax Cooperation is Key to Financing Development
Country representatives and experts identified the region’s priorities ahead of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development.
12 March 2015 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Government Officials and Experts Call for Rethinking the Architecture of Financing for Development
During two days regional proposals will be analyzed at ECLAC ahead of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, which will take place in July in Addis Ababa.
26 February 2015 | Press Release

In Paraguay, UN Chief Sets Sights on Post-2015 Development Agenda
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with President Horacio Cartes Jara at the Government Palace.
30 January 2015 | Press Release

The Costa Rican Government and ECLAC Will Strengthen Mutual Cooperation to Boost the Country’s Development
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, met with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís as well as other national authorities.
15 January 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Reaffirms Commitment to Equality during Visit by Thomas Piketty
Renowned French economist held a meeting with officials from the Commission and special guests.