The Office in Argentina of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) presented to the Government of Catamarca the progress and results of the technical assistance provided in the generation, analysis, and monitoring of socioeconomic information, with the aim of strengthening provincial capacities for decision-making and public policy monitoring.

The ECLAC delegation was led by Romain Zivy, Director of the ECLAC Office in Argentina, accompanied by Soledad Villafañe and Juan Martín Bustos. They were received by the Governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, along with provincial authorities and technical teams.

The technical assistance was jointly implemented by ECLAC and the Government of Catamarca, with the support of the Federal Investment Council (CFI by its Spanish acronym). Its main purpose was to strengthen the provincial information, data, and statistics system to support planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies.

During the meeting, the main developments of the Socioeconomic Information System of the Province of Catamarca (SISeCat) were presented. This tool is designed to consolidate and systematize strategic information for public management. The results of the Synthetic Indicator of Economic Activity (ISAE) developed for the province were also presented, along with the progress in the development of a system for monitoring provincial data linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The actions carried out during the 2025–2026 period included methodological assistance for building databases and indicators, technical training sessions, and the development of information systems. This work contributed to strengthening the province’s institutional capacities in the systematization, analysis, and visualization of economic and social data.

Representatives from various strategic areas of the provincial government also participated in the meeting, including officials from ministries and agencies related to planning, regional integration, productive development, and information management.

Through this work, ECLAC reaffirms its commitment to strengthening state capacities and promoting evidence-based public policies aimed at the sustainable and inclusive development of Argentina’s provinces.