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Family photo of delegates attending the CDCC meeting

13 October 2022 | Announcement

ECLAC convenes Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee meeting in Suriname

The meeting will be held on 14 October 2022 in Paramaribo, Suriname.

14 July 2022 | Press Release

ECLAC Urges for Implementing Enabling Policies that Would Allow for Effective Fulfillment of the SDGs

Mario Cimoli, the organization’s Acting Executive Secretary, and Arnoldo André Tinoco, the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica, participated in a meeting of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2022, focused on listening to messages from the regions. Prior to that, both authorities spoke at a virtual side event on Development in Transition.

Portada Boletín de Comercio Exterior MERCOSUR

24 June 2022 | News

MERCOSUR’s Exports Grew in 2021, but Volume Remained Weak and Diversification was Limited

New ECLAC bulletin on the bloc’s foreign trade indicates that shipments abroad increased by 35.6% last year, driven by higher commodity prices.

Imagen del mapa de América Latina y el Caribe

10 de June de 2022 | News

Altas autoridades de organismos internacionales reafirman compromiso de apoyar la agenda de recuperación de las Américas

Representantes de las instituciones miembros del Grupo de Trabajo Conjunto de Cumbres emitieron una declaración conjunta en el marco de la IX Cumbre de las Américas, en la que manifestaron su apoyo a los esfuerzos para construir un futuro sostenible, resiliente y equitativo.

22 April 2022 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Reaffirm the Escazú Agreement as a Fundamental Tool for Ensuring a Healthy Environment for Present and Future Generations

The final day of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 1) to the Agreement included a high-level event in celebration of the first anniversary of its entry into force and International Mother Earth Day.

20 April 2022 | Press Release

States Parties to the Escazú Agreement Call for Joint Action to Promote Latin America and the Caribbean’s First Environmental Treaty

Chilean President Gabriel Boric, along with other authorities from the region, representatives of the United Nations and of the public, kicked off the Conference of the Parties (COP1) of the Agreement at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

1 April 2022 | Press Release

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Mario Cimoli as Acting Executive Secretary of ECLAC

The Argentine economist will replace Mexican diplomat Alicia Bárcena, who concluded her mandate on March 31 after nearly 14 years at the helm of ECLAC.

31 March 2022 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Concluded Her Mandate as Executive Secretary of ECLAC after Nearly 14 Years at its Helm

As of April 1, 2022, she will be succeeded on an interim basis by Mario Cimoli, the Commission’s current Deputy Executive Secretary.

Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during her presentation.

24 March 2022 | News

Alicia Bárcena: The Hallmark of Equality and its Key Impact on Development in the Region Distinguish ECLAC’s Legacy in the Last Decade

The Executive Secretary of the regional Commission participated today in the launch of a special issue of El Trimestre Económico dedicated to reviewing the organization’s work over the last ten years.

17 March 2022 | Press Release

“Inequality Conspires Against Recovery and Development”: Alicia Bárcena

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a keynote speech at FAO’s regional headquarters, where tribute was paid to her distinguished trajectory at the United Nations.

9 de March de 2022 | Speech

Clausura de los trabajos de la Quinta Reunión del Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible

Intervención de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.

9 March 2022 | Press Release

Eradicating Poverty in All its Forms is the Greatest Challenge Today and Constitutes an Indispensable Requirement for Sustainable Development

At the conclusion of the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, representatives from the region committed to redoubling efforts to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda. Authorities and delegates also paid a heartfelt tribute to Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary.

7 de March de 2022 | Speech

Inauguración de la quinta reunión del Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible

Palabras de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.

7 March 2022 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Champion the Forum on Sustainable Development as an Indispensable Space for Regional Integration and Cooperation

The Fifth Meeting of this intergovernmental gathering was inaugurated by the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.

5 March 2022 | News

How to Follow the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

The main panels at the annual event will be broadcast live March 7-9, 2022. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #ForoALC2030 and #LACForum2030.

4 March 2022 | Announcement

The President of Costa Rica, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive Secretary of ECLAC will Inaugurate the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and Caribbean on Sustainable Development

The event, convened annually under the auspices of ECLAC, will take place March 7 – 9, 2022 in San José.

Photograph of the National Theatre of Costa Rica.

28 February 2022 | Announcement

Costa Rica will host the fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and Caribbean on Sustainable Development

The meeting, convened annually under the auspices of ECLAC, will take place March 7 – 9, 2022 in San José.

Foto grupal del segundo taller regional sobre vacunas

25 February 2022 | News

Authorities and Experts Debate on Strategies to Boost Vaccine Production Capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean

On February 24 and 25, 2022, the Second Regional Technical Workshop for Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean was held as a result of the cooperation and joint efforts made by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.

Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary.

4 February 2022 | News

Regional Integration and Solidarity are Essential to Confront Growing Global Asymmetries and Disparities Between Developed and Developing Countries

Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, participated today in the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Coordination Segment, addressing the causality and linkages between variables to build back better with an integrated policy strategy.

7 January 2022 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Support CELAC during New Pro-Tempore Presidency Assumed by Argentina

The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, sent a message to the XII Meeting of Foreign Ministers of this group of countries, held in Buenos Aires, and signed two cooperation agreements with Argentina and Mexico.