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Photo of the meeting
24 January 2024 | News

Countries Pay Tribute to the Legacy of Hernán Santa Cruz, One of the Most Important Figures in Latin American and Global Diplomacy
At a ceremony held in the framework of a special meeting of ECOSOC, which took place in Chile, ECLAC launched a new edition of the renowned Chilean lawyer’s memoirs entitled “Cooperate or Perish: The Dilemma of the World Community.”
23 January 2024 | Press Release

UN ECOSOC Calls for International Cooperation and Joint Efforts to Foster Decent Work and Fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda
For the second time in its history, one of the United Nations’ most important organs is holding a Special Meeting at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile, on the topic of “The future of work: towards a productive, inclusive and sustainable global society.”
30 November 2023 | Infographic

ECLAC takes part in COP 28
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), a crucial milestone in the fight against the climate and ecological crisis, which is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December. The ECLAC delegation is headed by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the regional body, who will participate in various sessions of the global forum. You can learn more about ECLAC's participation in COP28 in the following image (click on the image to see it in full).
7 November 2023 | Press Release

At ECLAC, Paraguay’s President Calls for Dialogue among Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Offer a Continent of Peace in a World Plagued by Conflict
In the framework of his official visit to Chile, the Paraguayan leader gave a keynote lecture at the United Nations regional organization’s headquarters in Santiago.
7 de November de 2023 | Speech

Visita de Santiago Peña, Presidente de la República del Paraguay, a la CEPAL
Palabras de bienvenida de José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL.
16 September 2023 | Press Release

Executive Secretary of ECLAC Highlights the Importance of Regional Cooperation and Multilateralism at the G-77 and China Summit

At the meeting held in Cuba, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs spoke on behalf of the five United Nations Regional Commissions and held bilateral meetings with senior government officials.
16 de September de 2023 | Speech

Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y/o de Gobierno del G-77 y China

Palabras de José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL.
12 de September de 2023 | Speech

Conferencia magistral de Tarja Halonen, Ex Presidenta de Finlandia
Palabras de José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL.
31 May 2023 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Call for Achieving a Renewed Agreement for International Development Cooperation with a View to Fulfilling the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda
Representatives who attended the First Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean advocated for economic integration and partnerships for growth, at the conclusion of the meeting held at ECLAC.
30 de May de 2023 | Speech

Inauguración de la Primera Reunión de la Conferencia Regional de Cooperación Sur-Sur de América Latina y el Caribe
Palabras de José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL.
25 March 2023 | Press Release

ECLAC Presents New Opportunities for Growth, Collaboration and Sustainable Development to Ibero-America’s Heads of State and Government
The document seeks to contribute to the debates of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit, which concludes today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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.
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.
Josep Borrell and Mario Cimoli.
28 de April de 2022 | News

European Union and ECLAC Underline Importance of Strengthening Bi-regional Cooperation in Complex Global Context

European Union High Representative Josep Borrell and ECLAC Acting Executive Secretary Mario Cimoli held a bilateral meeting today at the regional commission’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
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.
Foto edificio sede de la CEPAL en Chile.
18 de March de 2022 | News

Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL celebró los avances realizados por la Argentina en sus negociaciones con el Fondo Monetario Internacional y observó con beneplácito la amplia aprobación parlamentaria de nuevo acuerdo del país con dicho organismo
Declaración 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.
How to follow th Forum 2022
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.
Opening panel.
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.

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