Geospatial information
The Statistics Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) leads the development of technological solutions for data visualization in the territory through the information dissemination platforms available at ECLAC. In this context, one of the Division’s most significant tasks has been the incorporation of the geospatial dimension into the CEPALSTAT platform, which allows the georeferenced visualization of statistical data disaggregated according to different levels of spatial disaggregation. Also noteworthy is the implementation of the CEPALGEO platform, consisting of a set of technological tools —catalogues, viewers and geospatial services— that allow remote access to a wide range of geospatial information products and their use to support decision-making and public policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Activities
Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
The Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC will take place in Santiago, from November 25 to 27, 2025.
Twelfth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas
The twelfth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 in Santiago, at the headquarters of ECLAC.
Webinar Preparing for and participating in the annual UN-GGIM Sessions of…
This CARIGEO webinar aims to raise awareness about the importance of formal participation in United Nations meetings and to strengthen the advocacy skills of geospatial experts so they can effectively represent and communicate their countries' priorities and needs, especially at UN-GGIM regional and global meetings.
Fourth Virtual Webinar - Conversations on the Integrated Geospatial…
The Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF) was developed in collaboration between the United Nations and the World Bank, with the purpose of providing guidance to countries in developing and strengthening their national and subnational arrangements on geospatial information management and related infrastructure.
News
ECLAC highlights regional advances in geospatial and statistical information before the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management
At United Nations Headquarters, ECLAC presented concrete progress in the implementation of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF) and the Global Geospatial Statistical Framework (GSGF) in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the value of geospatial and statistical information in guiding public policies and achieving the SDGs.
Statistical Innovation: ECLAC Promotes the Use of Non-Traditional Sources to Improve Regional Analysis
Through the innovative use of satellite and geospatial data, statistical, geographic, and Earth observation information has been effectively integrated at the subnational level, significantly enriching the territorial, environmental, and socioeconomic analysis of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Strengthening capacities for statistical-geospatial integration in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Region
ECLAC is collaborating with statistical agencies from the City and Province of Buenos Aires in the development of the indicator system for the Buenos Aires metropolitan region and its statistical geoportal, REMEBA.
National Statistics Institute, ECLAC, and UNFPA join forces to optimize the use of geospatial data in Paraguay
With technical support from ECLAC and UNFPA, the National Institute of Statistics of Paraguay is making progress in strengthening its Geostatistical Portal, incorporating new features aimed at improving its use in the design and targeting of key public policies, such as Zero Hunger and Che Róga Porã.
