United Nations
ECLAC Notes Nº 88
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Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development Will Follow Up on the 2030 Agenda
This new Forum, approved during ECLAC’s thirty-sixth session, will be the regional mechanism for following up and reviewing the Agenda’s implementation in the region. -
Fostering Industrialization and Value Chains is Crucial for Taking Advantage of the Region’s Natural Resources
In its latest annual report, ECLAC analyzes the evolution of investments in metal mining in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In focus
The Importance of Logistical Infrastructure for the Sustainable Exploitation of Natural Resources
ECLAC calls for a new governance of these resources so that the benefits of their exploitation can serve as a real contribution to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
ECLAC Will Analyze Social Institutionality for Universal Protection, Response to Situations of Emergency and Measurement of Spending in Three Events
The seminars, which will take place in June and July, are organized jointly with the Governments of Chile and Ecuador, with the support of the German cooperation.
Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)
New bond issuance in LAC region reached almost 14 billion dollars in March, the highest monthly issuance since June 2014
ECLAC Office in Washington released a new report on capital flows.
ECLAC Will Train Argentine Public Officials in Quantitative Analysis Techniques
The program, divided into independent workshops, will be held through November by the United Nations regional organization’s Office in Buenos Aires.
Science, Technology and Innovation Factor is Increasingly Important in Regional Competitiveness in Colombia
Since 2000, ECLAC’s Office in Bogota has classified the country’s departments by the strength of their economy, infrastructure, human capital, innovation and institutions.
Opinion
More Citizenship for Sustainable Development
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, and Carlos de Miguel, Head of the Policies for Sustainable Development Unit of the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division of ECLAC (published in ECLAC Notes Nº 88, June 2016).