Established in 1951, the subregional headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Mexico serves 10 countries: Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama.
It is a centre of excellence in technical assistance and research, advising governments in the region at the highest level on the design, formulation, follow-up and evaluation of public policies, and training public officials.
The mission of the ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean is to deepen the understanding of the development challenges facing the Caribbean, and to contribute to solutions by conducting research and analysis and providing sound policy advice and technical assistance to Caribbean governments, focused on growth with equity and recognition of the subregion’s vulnerability.
The ECLAC office in Bogota Develops Studies and Technical Cooperation Activities In partnership with national and governmental Institutions. The Office Contributes with visions of Latin America and the Caribbean to the Economic Development Policies, social, environmental and institutional in Colombia and the Colombian Brings perspective to the work of regional nature of ECLAC.
The ECLAC office in Brazil undertakes research and technical cooperation activities underpinned by agreements with various federal government bodies. It analyses changes in the Brazilian economy, offers technical assistance, implements development projects, delivers human resources training and organizes seminars and the exchange of technical staff. The office also provides support to States, municipalities, trade associations and universities.
Located in Buenos Aires, the ECLAC office in Argentina was created in December 1973 by virtue of a cooperation agreement between the Office of the Executive Secretary of ECLAC and the Government of Argentina. The new office started work in 1974. In March 2002, senior cabinet members of the Office of the President of Argentina and the Deputy Executive Secretary of ECLAC signed a new Cooperation Agreement between the Commission and the Government of Argentina.
The ECLAC office in Montevideo conducts research and advises public institutions in Uruguay, bringing its international experience to bear in deepening understanding of the country’s economic, social and environmental policy issues.
The ECLAC Washington Office serves as liaison with the Government of the United States, the Government of Canada and international organizations based in Washington, D.C. Through research and technical assistance the Office contributes to the analysis of the economic relations between Latin America and the Caribbean, the U.S. and Canada.
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