ECLAC Notes Nº 94

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ECLAC Notes Nº 94

12 December 2017|ECLAC Notes

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Headlines

Latin American and Caribbean Economies Will Show a Moderate Recovery in 2018 and Grow 2.2%

ECLAC released new projections for the region’s countries. A more favorable external context along with greater dynamism in consumption and domestic investment will favor the expansion.
Poverty Increased in 2016 in Latin America and Reached 30.7% of the Population, a Percentage Seen Holding Steady in 2017

In Mexico ECLAC launched its report Social Panorama 2017, which includes an update to the methodology used to estimate monetary poverty in the region.

In focus

Portada documento sobre el comercio justo

12 Dec 2017

News

Fair Trade, an Ally for Fulfilling the 2030 Agenda

New ECLAC-CLAC document examines this movement’s contributions to achieving more inclusive and sustainable development.

12 Dec 2017

News

New ECLAC Publication Analyzes Increase in Unwanted Fertility among Latin American Adolescent Girls

The study, carried out in the framework of an annual collaboration program with UNFPA, addresses how the increase challenges this age group’s sexual and reproductive health as well as the exercise of their rights.

14 Dec 2017

News

What is the Bioeconomy and How Developed is it in Latin America and the Caribbean

This concept has received little public policy attention from countries in the region, despite the contribution it could make toward achieving the SDGs, according to a new study by ECLAC.

Headquarters and offices

Foto de la destrucción dejada por los huracanes en el Caribe

12 Dec 2017

News

ECLAC Advocates for Caribbean's Debt Swap Proposal and Establishes Task Force for Its Implementation

The UN Commission recently presented the initiative at the CARICOM-UN High Level Pledging Conference held in New York.

12 Dec 2017

News

ECLAC Studies Effects of Law for More Flexible Access to Retirement Pensions in Uruguay

Commission prepared two studies, thanks to an agreement with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Center for Fiscal Studies.

14 Dec 2017

News

The Manufacturing Industry Continues to be Decisive in Development Processes in the Region, ECLAC says

A new book published by the United Nations regional organization seeks to contribute to reflection on industrial policy in Argentina and stimulate debate on the issue in other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mujeres rurales del Perú cosechan papas.

22 Dec 2017

News

Financial Inclusion of Small Rural Producers is a Key Strategy for Sustainable Rural Development with Equality: ECLAC

A new publication by the UN regional organization reveals the vast inequalities that characterize the financial inclusion of small producers in rural areas.

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