Revista de la CEPAL N⁰ 141. Edición especial 75⁰ Aniversario: Hacia un modelo de desarrollo más productivo, inclusivo y sostenible

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Presented in Spain a Special Edition of the CEPAL Review with his Vision for a More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development

The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, presented today in Spain a recent special edition of the CEPAL Review, the organization’s main academic publication, published on the occasion of the Commission’s 75th anniversary (celebrated in 2023), in which he offers his vision regarding the major transformations needed for the region to move towards a more productive, inclusive and sustainable development model. The senior United Nations official gave a keynote lecture based on his own article published in the Rev…

Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL presentó en España edición especial de Revista CEPAL con su visión para un desarrollo más productivo, inclusivo y sostenible

El Secretario Ejecutivo de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, presentó hoy en España la reciente edición especial de la Revista CEPAL, principal publicación académica del organismo, publicada con ocasión del 75⁰ aniversario de la Comsión (celebrado durante 2023), en la cual entrega su visión de las grandes transformaciones necesarias para que la región avance hacia un modelo de desarrollo más productivo, inclusivo y sostenible. El alto funcionario de las Naciones Unidas dictó una conferencia magistral basada en el artículo …

O Secretário Executivo da CEPAL apresentou na Espanha a edição especial da Revista CEPAL com sua visão para um desenvolvimento mais produtivo, inclusivo e sustentável

O Secretário Executivo da Comissão Econômica para a América Latina e o Caribe (CEPAL), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, apresentou na Espanha a recente edição especial da Revista CEPAL, principal publicação acadêmica do organismo, publicada por ocasião do 75⁰ aniversário da Comissão (celebrado durante 2023), na qual apresenta sua visão das grandes transformações necessárias para que a região avance rumo a um modelo de desenvolvimento mais produtivo, inclusivo e sustentável. O alto funcionário das Nações Unidas proferiu uma conferência magistral baseada no artigo de sua autoria publicado na Revis…

The expected effects of climate change on the current account of Colombia

This study examines the expected effects of climate change on the current account of Colombia. We present a literature review that explains how the associated risks affect the balance of payments. We then project the current account balance until 2050 in different climate scenarios to establish whether the impact of these risks could affect the country’s current account over the long term. Our results indicate that, compared with a scenario in which current climate policies are maintained, achieving net zero emissions by 2050 could widen the current account deficit by the equivalent of 4.6% of…

Efectos previstos del cambio climático en la cuenta corriente de Colombia

En este estudio se examinan los efectos previstos del cambio climático en la cuenta corriente de Colombia. Para ello, se realiza una previsión del saldo de la cuenta corriente hasta 2050 en diferentes escenarios climáticos a fin de determinar si el impacto de los riesgos relacionados podría afectar la cuenta corriente del país a largo plazo. Los resultados indican que, si en lugar de mantener las políticas climáticas actuales, se alcanzara el cero neto en emisiones para 2050, el déficit en cuenta corriente podría ampliarse el equivalente al 4,6% del PIB. Si la transición se retrasara, el costo…

New Edition of ECLAC-OECD-CAF and European Commission Report Will Be Launched in Santiago, Chile

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), and the European Commission, will present next Friday 15 December a new edition of their traditional annual report “Latin American Economic Outlook 2023: Investing in Sustainable Development” (known as LEO by its English acronym), at the United Nations regional commission’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Latin America and the Caribbean needs an ambitious and comprehensiv…

Nueva edición de informe CEPAL-OCDE-CAF y Comisión Europea será presentada en Santiago de Chile

La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), el Centro de Desarrollo de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE), CAF – Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe y la Comisión Europea, presentarán el próximo viernes 15 de diciembre una nueva edición de su tradicional informe anual “Perspectivas económicas de América Latina 2023: Invirtiendo para un desarrollo sostenible” (conocido como LEO por sus siglas en inglés), en la sede central de la comisión regional de las Naciones Unidas en Santiago, Chile. América Latina y el Caribe necesita una…

The Hummingbird Vol. 10 No. 9

The Green Transition and Productive Development Policies are Essential Elements for Changing the Region’s Development Model

The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, stressed today that the green transition and productive development policies are essential elements for an urgent and necessary change in the region’s development model, during one of the main sessions of the XIV Ibero-American Business Meeting, which is taking place in the Dominican Republic in the context of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit 2023. The United Nations regional commission’s highest authority participated in a session entitled “The Public Viewpoint: Ibero…

La transición verde y las políticas de desarrollo productivo son elementos esenciales para cambiar el modelo de desarrollo de la región

El Secretario Ejecutivo de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, remarcó hoy que la transición verde y las políticas de desarrollo productivo son elementos esenciales para el urgente y necesario cambio en el modelo de desarrollo de la región, durante una de las sesiones principales del XIV Encuentro Empresarial Iberoamericano, que se realiza en República Dominicana en el marco de la XXVIII Cumbre Iberoamericana 2023. La máxima autoridad de la comisión regional de las Naciones Unidas participó en la sesión titulada “La mirada pública: Pers…

The Hummingbird Vol. 10 No. 1

Latin America and the Caribbean: The green transition can be an economic and social game changer, says new report

Climate change could significantly worsen long-term economic prospects and exacerbate inequalities in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC). It is urgent to advance towards an ambitious and comprehensive green agenda to address its consequences and improve well-being for all. An effective green transition in LAC could potentially add 10.5% more new jobs by 2030, says the Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) 2022: Towards a green and just transition, presented today on the side-lines of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik. According to the 15th edition of the report, this year’s economic slowdown,…

América Latina y el Caribe: La transición verde puede ser un factor de cambio económico y social, dice nuevo informe

El cambio climático podría empeorar significativamente las perspectivas económicas a largo plazo y exacerbar las desigualdades en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC). Es urgente avanzar hacia una agenda verde ambiciosa e integral para abordar sus consecuencias y mejorar el bienestar de todos. Una transición verde efectiva en ALC podría generar potencialmente un 10,5 % más de nuevos empleos hacia 2030, dice el informe Perspectivas económicas de América Latina (LEO) 2022: Hacia una transición verde y justa, presentado hoy en el marco de la COP27 en Sharm El-Sheik. Según la 15ª edición del informe, …

América Latina e Caribe: A transição verde pode ser um divisor de águas para as esferas econômicao e social, diz novo relatório

As mudanças climáticas podem piorar significativamente as perspectivas econômicas em longo prazo e exacerbar as desigualdades na América Latina e no Caribe (ALC). É urgente que uma agenda verde ambiciosa e abrangente avance para que se enfrente as consequências e melhore o bem-estar detodos. Uma transição verde efetiva na ALC poderia adicionar 10,5% a mais em novos empregos até 2030, diz o Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) 2022: Rumo a uma transição verde e justa, apresentado hoje à margem da COP27 em Sharm El-Sheik. De acordo com a 15ª edição do relatório, o contexto deste ano de desacele…

Towards transformation of the development model in Latin America and the Caribbean: production, inclusion and sustainability

Hacia la transformación del modelo de desarrollo en América Latina y el Caribe: producción, inclusión y sostenibilidad

ECLAC convenes Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee meeting in Suriname

What: Twenty-ninth (29) session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee. When: 14 October 2022 (Opening ceremony at 9 am). Where: The Royal Torarica Hotel, Kleine Waterstraat 10, Paramaribo, Suriname. Background Information Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) Member Countries and Associate Members will convene for the 29th Session. Pursuant to resolution 358(XVI) of 1975, the CDCC was created as a permanent subsidiary body of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), to promote development cooperation among Caribbean countrie…

ECLAC convenes Caribbean Development Roundtable meeting in Suriname

What: Seventh (7th) meeting of the Caribbean Development Roundtable. When: 12 to 13 October 2022 (Opening ceremony at 8 am). Where: The Royal Torarica Hotel, Kleine Waterstraat 10, Paramaribo, Suriname. Background Information The Caribbean Development Roundtable brings together regional and international development thinkers and practitioners, leaders and senior policymakers from ECLAC member States and associate member countries, representatives of the UN System, regional and international financial institutions, academia, and civil society, including the private sector, as well as o…

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021 Will Not Manage to Reverse the Adverse Effects of the Pandemic

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) raised its average growth estimate for the region in 2021 to 5.2%, a figure that reflects a rebound from the deep contraction of 6.8% registered in 2020 as a consequence of the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This expansion, however, will not manage to ensure sustained growth, because the social impacts of the crisis and the structural problems in the region have deepened and will continue to do so during the recovery, according to the UN organization in a new special report presented today. The document entitled The…