Information and communications technologies (ICTs)
The ongoing digital revolution has changed the way individuals, companies and societies relate to one another. The fast pace of technological change facilitates productivity gains, greater equality and more effective efforts to combat climate change, provided that it is combined with State policies and corporate strategies that push in the same direction.
Activities
Launch of the Third Edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025)
On October 3, 2025, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) will present in Santiago, Chile, the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025), a pioneering effort to systematically measure the level of preparedness, adoption, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in 19 countries of the region.Prepared with the support of the European Union–Latin America and the Caribbean Digital Alliance (EU–LAC) project and various academic, public, and private organizations, ILIA 2025 is a strategic tool to guide public policies, disseminate good practices, and promote regional cooperation on the use of AI as a driver of productive development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
News
ECLAC to Launch its Report Panorama of Productive Development Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean 2025
Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs will offer a press conference at the Commission’s Subregional Headquarters in Mexico.
Latin America and the Caribbean Accelerate the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence, though Challenges Remain in Investment, Talent, and Governance
ECLAC and CENIA Chile launch the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025).
Third Edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index to Be Presented at ECLAC on October 3
The launch of ILIA 2025 will bring together government officials, representatives of international organizations, and leaders from the private sector and academia.
New methodologies and sources of information for the production of official statistics in the region
At the recent Cetic.br annual meeting, held in São Paulo, experts from around the world shared experiences on the use of emerging data sources for the production of official statistics. ECLAC's Statistics Division contributed its regional expertise in data integration, interoperability, and governance, connecting these advances with sustainable development priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
