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Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC's during the closing ceremony.
28 November 2017 | News

Alicia Bárcena Urges Construction of Markets at the Service of Society

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated today in the closing of the international forum The Siege Upon Civilization: From Wall to Wall, organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico and the University of Guadalajara.
photo of the launch of the book
27 November 2017 | News

Alicia Bárcena Underscored Potential of Universal, Unconditional Basic Income for Young People in the Region
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary presented the book “Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free society and a Sane Economy,” by Philippe Van Parijs and Yannick Vanderborght, at the Guadalajara International Book Fair.
27 November 2017 | Press Release

In Chile, Countries Resume Negotiations on Regional Agreement that Enshrines Environmental Rights Promoted by the 2030 Agenda
The Eighth Meeting of the Negotiating Committee of the Regional Agreement on Principle 10 will take place through December 1 at ECLAC’s headquarters.
27 November 2017 | News

ECLAC establishes task force for Caribbean’s Debt Swap Initiative

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has established a task force to advance ECLAC’s Debt for Climate Adaptation Swap Initiative.
27 November 2017 | Press Release

Latin America and Caribbean Urgently Need Strong, Legally Binding Treaty on Environmental Rights, Say UN Experts
Press release by the Office of the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Banner VIII Meeting Principle 10
23 November 2017 | Announcement

Latest Round of Negotiations to Reach a Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters Will Take Place in Santiago, Chile
Environmental Justice, defenders of the environment and regional cooperation will be at the center of the negotiations.
21 November 2017 | Speech

International seminar on the topic “Who provides care in the city? Urban policies and women’s economic autonomy”
Remarks by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC (in Spanish).
Diane Quarless, Director of ECLAC’s Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean, during her presentation
20 November 2017 | News

ECLAC Advocates for Debt Relief Proposal during Conference on Hurricane Striken Caribbean Held in New York
The CARICOM-UN High Level Pledging Conference: “Building a more Climate Resilient Community” looks to mobilise international financial support for the countries devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
20 November 2017 | News

ECLAC provides senior public officials with cutting-edge trade analysis tools
From 14 to 16 November 2017, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in collaboration with theOrganisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, jointly coordinated a capacity development workshop for senior officers from Ministries of Trade, Customs divisions and Statistics departments, among others.
16 November 2017 | Press Release

Countries in the Region Call for Bolstering Commitment to Sustainability and Strengthened National Statistics Systems
The ninth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas concluded on Thursday in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
16 November 2017 | News

ECLAC sheds light on structure of Caribbean economies at Belize conference
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean discussed the relationship between debt accumulation, the external sector deficit and lack of robust growth in the Caribbean at a recent meeting in Belize.
Alicia Bárcena, durante su presentación en el coloquio internacional realizado en la sede de la UNAM en México
15 November 2017 | News

Alicia Bárcena Reaffirms Need for a New Development Model at High-level Forum alongside Noam Chomsky and Nobel Prize Winner Mario Molina
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in Mexico City in the international forum “The Siege Upon Civilization: From Wall to Wall,” held at the UNAM’s main campus.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL (parada a la izquierda), encabezó la inauguración del seminario en el marco de la Novena Reunión de la Conferencia Estadística de las Américas (CEA).
14 November 2017 | News

Specialists Underscore Importance of Integrating Statistical and Geospatial Information and Discuss Priorities for Regional Strategic Plan
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, led the inauguration of a seminar on the issue in the framework of the Ninth Meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas, which is being held in Mexico.
14 November 2017 | Press Release

ECLAC: Independent, Timely, Pertinent Statistical Information is an Essential Condition for States to Fulfill the 2030 Agenda

The ninth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas was inaugurated today in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
14 November 2017 | News

Strategies to improve Caribbean trade performance examined at ECLAC meeting
The expert group discussed the challenges that export-oriented countries are facing in order to capitalize on the market opportunities provided by Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs).
10 November 2017 | Press Release

With Deep Regret, ECLAC Announces the Passing Away of Dirk Jaspers, CELADE-Population Division Former Director
He worked for more than 34 years in the institution and was one of the most recognized specialists in his area in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ninth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
10 November 2017 | Announcement

Mexico will be Host to the Ninth Meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
The gathering will take place in the city of Aguascalientes on November 14-16, 2017.
9 November 2017 | Press Release

Peru will be the site of the Third Regional Conference on Population and Development
The Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Conference concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile, highlighting the progress of the region’s countries on implementation of the Montevideo Consensus.
Mario Cimoli, Director de la División de Desarrollo Productivo y Empresarial y Oficial a Cargo de la División de Comercio Internacional e Integración de la CEPAL (a la izquierda), junto al Viceministro de Comercio de China, FANG Aiquing
9 November 2017 | News

China and ECLAC Strengthen their Cooperation to Foster Trade and Investment with Latin America and the Caribbean
A representative of the United Nations organization met with authorities from the Chinese government and made a presentation at a massive business gathering.
Mario Cimoli, Director de la División de Desarrollo Productivo y Empresarial de la CEPAL (a la derecha), durante su presentación en Beijing
8 November 2017 | News

China and Latin America and the Caribbean Strengthen their Trade Ties: Exports Will Grow 23% in 2017
During a visit to the Asian country, a delegation from ECLAC presented the main conclusions of its report on the region’s international trade outlook.

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