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

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 developme...

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

6 May 2026 | Press Release
Three people holding ECLAC's document Fiscal Panorama 2026

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 ...

5 May 2026 | Press Release
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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 ...

4 May 2026 | Press Release
Foto grupal de la reunión PTLAC

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...