United Nations
ECLAC Notes Nº 82
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Headlines
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Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Rebound to 2.2% in 2015
ECLAC forecasts that regional GDP will grow just 1.1% in 2014. -
Development Banking in the Region Offers Mechanisms for Internationalization of SMEs
Study presents the results of an analysis done by ECLAC of 111 programs of development finance institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In focus
Network of Region's Public Investment Institutions Expands
The Network of National Public Investment Systems provides information about legislation and evaluation methodologies on current projects in 16 Latin American countries.
ECLAC Urges Countries to Strengthen Regional Integration Initiatives on Infrastructure
Greater interconnection will enable the infrastructure deficit to be resolved in a better way, will promote more social equality and will reduce the asymmetries between countries.
Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)
Central America Intraregional Trade Keeps Showing Positive Dynamic
A recent study from ECLAC sub-regional headquarters in Mexico describes the socio-economic evolution of the Central American sub-region, especially trade and competitiveness indicators.
Caribbean Governments Set to Gain Greater Capacity in the Management of Public Finance
The ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean will help deepen the expertise of policy makers and finance managers in the application of methods and procedures for better management and…
Evolution of Argentinian Productive Structure Assessed at Seminar in Buenos Aires
The activity, which also addressed the current international technological dynamic, was organized by ECLAC’s office in Buenos Aires.
Free Trade Zones Contribute to the Diversification of Uruguay's Exports
A new study by ECLAC indicates that these areas provided direct employment to 13,000 people and generated 1.7% of the country’s GDP in 2010.
Opinion
Latin America, between the Culture of Equality and Privilege
Op-ed by Antonio Prado, ECLAC's Deputy Executive Secretary (published in ECLAC Notes Nº 82).