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
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 (...
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...
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
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
ECLAC's Division for Gender Affairs highlighted the potential of gender-responsive fiscal policy to advance towards equality and sustainable developme...
The Division for Gender Affairs (DGA) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated in the XXXVIII Regional Semi...
Fiscal Policy is More Important than Ever for Addressing External Shocks and Promoting Higher, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
ECLAC’s 38th Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy brought together authorities from 11 countries to discuss strategies for stabilization and sustainable ...
Tax Reforms Boosted Revenues in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024
Tax revenues rose in more than half of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in 2024, with the largest gains occurring in those that ...
Countries that Participate in the Regional Platform for Tax Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean (PTLAC) Held their Third Ministerial Counci...
The meeting of the Platform’s Council of Finance and Economy Ministers took place at the United Nations organization’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile...