United Nations
Integration into the world economy
Integration into the world economy is vital for the economic development and stability for every country in the world. By being properly integrated with the world economy, the Latin America and Caribbean countries would have the access to a larger consumer base, influx of new cutting-edge technologies, and various sources of funding and financing. In addition, economic integration will lower the costs of goods and services while also increase the purchasing power for the member countries. Thus, the International Trade and Integration division of ECLAC continuously promotes and supports the integration effort of Latin America and Caribbean countries into the world economy via mediation of inter-regional trade meetings and discussions.
Activities
Workshop on Trade Policy and Trade Indicators
Based on the ECLAC Division of International Trade and Integration's "Manual on Foreign Trade and Trade Policy: Basics, Classifications and Indicators of Trade Patterns and Trade Dynamics"
News
ECLAC Downwardly Revises Growth Projections for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025
Today the United Nations regional organization updated its GDP estimates for each of the region’s countries.
Authorities and Experts Call for Joint Efforts to Align Trade Policies with Sustainability Goals
During a high-level conference held at ECLAC, trade and sustainability thought leaders from across Latin America came together to advocate for a strengthened international trade system and better alignment of global commerce with the world community’s commitment to sustainable development. A number of speakers emphasized the value of cooperation on ideas to remake the trade system to be fit for purpose, especially in times of crisis such as the present.
Visit of Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Remarks by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC.
Countries that Make Up the Regional Platform for Tax Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean Issue Joint Statement in Support of Brazil’s G20 Presidency
A meeting of PTLAC’s Council of Treasury, Economy and Finance Ministers took place at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
