The recovery paradox in Latin America and the Caribbean. Growth amid persisting structural problems: inequality, poverty and low investment and productivity

8 Jul 2021 | Presentation

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Economic development Social development Statistics International trade and integration

Topic(s)

COVID-19 Poverty Economic growth Economic indicators and projections Economic statistics Inequality Financing for development Social policies and programmes Sustainable development

Presentation by ECLAC's Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.

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Presentation city

Santiago, Chile

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  • Latin America and the Caribbean

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Public Information Unit

  • prensa@cepal.org
  • (56 2) 2210 2040

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