Planning

La planificación gubernamental es un ejercicio técnico político, que permite trazar rutas de transformación de la realidad que se pretende cambiar. Planificar es apostar al presente y al futuro de las sociedades. ILPES a través de la capacitación, la cooperación técnica y la investigación acompaña a los países de la región en esos procesos.

Activities

5 Nov - 10 Dec 2025, All day | Course

Foresight for development

Organization Institute for Latin American and Caribbean Economic and Social Planning (ILPES) belonging to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

16 - 26 Sep 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 | Meetings and technical symposiums

National training course in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation - St. Lucia

The overall objective of the training course is to strengthen the skills level of policymakers and technical staff of the Government of Saint Lucia in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation. The course will enhance institutional capacity in project proposal development and implementation, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery, with the ultimate purpose of improving the skills and processes of project proposal preparation and implementation within organisations, leading to higher project success rates.

18 - 22 Aug 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 | Meetings and technical symposiums

National capacity building workshop in strategic policy planning - St Kitts and Nevis

The overall objective of the national workshop is to strengthen the skills level of senior management and technical staff of the Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in strategic policy planning. The course will enhance national capacity in assessing development options and monitoring and evaluation towards promoting national sustainable development and resilience building.

21 Jul - 31 Dec 2025, All day | Course

Territorialization of the Sustainable Development Goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

News

3 Oct 2025 | Press Release

Countries Approve Regional Agenda on Governance of Planning and Public Management for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean in Brasilia

The Twentieth Meeting of the ILPES-ECLAC Regional Council for Planning concluded today in Brazil’s capital.

2 Oct 2025 | News

ECLAC Proposes a New TOPP Institutional Capacity Approach for Countries to Move Towards More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development

The document was presented by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC Executive Secretary, at the Twentieth Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning, which is taking place through Friday, October 3 in Brasília.

2 Oct 2025 | Press Release

New Proposal for a Regional Governance Agenda for Planning and Public Management for Sustainable Development Was Presented in Brazil

The Twentieth Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning opened today in Brasília. Authorities from across Latin America and the Caribbean will seek to build a new regional consensus to revitalize planning, strengthen institutions, and chart a path toward a more productive, inclusive, and sustainable future.

27 Sep 2025 | News

How to Follow the Twentieth Meeting of Latin America and the Caribbean’s Regional Council for Planning

All the event’s panels will be transmitted live via several platforms.