Fiscal affairs

ECLAC participates in projects and conferences and cooperates in the drafting of documents in the field of fiscal policy with a view to fostering social cohesion and long-term economic development in the countries of the region. Some recent topics of study are countercyclical policies, good governance, the effects of fiscal policy on equity, direct taxation and decentralization.

Activities

4 - 06 May 2026 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums

XXXVIII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy

The XXXVIII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy is organized by the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (...

26 - 28 May 2025 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums

XXXVII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy

The XXXVII Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy is organized by the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (E...

7 Mar 2024 | Event | Other events
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PTLAC and South Centre

PTLAC-South Centre Webinar on Illicit Financial Flows and its relevance in the context of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation

15 - 17 May 2023 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums

XXXV Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy

The XXXV Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy is organized by the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECL...

News

20 Aug 2026 | Press Release
Portadas Estudio Económico de ALC 2026

With the Trend of Low Growth Faced by the Region, ECLAC Calls for Driving Productive Formalization to Increase Productivity and Escape the Trap of Low Capacity for Growth

The United Nations regional commission projects regional economic growth of 2.2% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027 and advises that increasing productivity and...

10 Jul 2026 | Press Release
portada del informe especial No. 2 de la CEPAL

Conflict in Iran Will Have Effects on Latin America and the Caribbean Throughout 2026, Even if Recent Diplomatic Advances Hold

In a new special report, ECLAC warns that the average price of oil this year will be higher than in 2025, which means that six channels of impact on t...

22 Jun 2026 | Briefing note

Key Findings from the 38th Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy

The 38th Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy examined how stronger fiscal systems can help Latin America and the Caribbean face crises, promote growth, ...

7 May 2026 | Briefing note
Perspectiva de género en la política fiscal

ECLAC's Division for Gender Affairs highlighted the potential of gender-responsive fiscal policy to advance towards equality and sustainable development

The Division for Gender Affairs (DGA) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated in the XXXVIII Regional Semi...

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