United Nations
ECLAC Subregional Headquarters in Mexico, Mexico, D.F.
International trade and industry
La Unidad de Comercio Internacional e Industria promueve el diseño de políticas que originen una mayor igualdad y aprovechamiento de las oportunidades que ofrece el comercio internacional, tanto entre los países como entre los distintos actores económicos al interior de un país. Las áreas de investigación de la unidad incluyen: comercio internacional y desarrollo, competitividad e inserción internacional, integración regional, política industrial y fortalecimiento del sector productivo e innovación y cambio tecnológico.
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New Study by ECLAC Analyzes the State of the Most Widely Consumed Fuel in Mexico: Natural Gas
The research seeks to contribute to strengthening public policies on natural gas in the North American country.
ECLAC Analyzes the Link between Trade Agreements, Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines
A document edited by the organization’s Subregional Headquarters in Mexico indicates that intellectual property rules have increased the cost of access to some medicines and can jeopardize full enjoyment of the right to health, which is an especially relevant issue at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Will Fall 2.0% in 2019 Due to the Complex International Context
Annual report by ECLAC on the region’s foreign trade shows significant heterogeneity by subregion. Imports will decline 3.0% this year.
