Regional integration and cooperation

Regional integration has always been an integral part of ECLAC’s work, and together with its partners and clients, ECLAC helps to promote intra-regional integration in Latin America and Caribbean via definite actions and policy recommendations. Within such a diverse region, it is crucial to have effective and efficient integration policies to overcome various obstacles that may hamper the region’s full potential. Synchronous and harmonious integration policies among countries in the region will help to promote the flow of goods and services that will subsequently foster economic growth and reduce inequality to name a few.

Activities

3 July 2024, 05:00 - 06:30 | Conferences and meetings of subsidiary bodies
19 June 2024, 05:00 - 14:00 | Presiding officers
4 - 6 June 2024 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Inter-regional expert meeting on the measurement of South-South cooperation

The inter-regional expert meeting will strengthen South-South cooperation, enhancing its global visibility by leveraging recent developments. It will host high-level debates on integrating and measuring South-South cooperation in future agendas, amplify the global South's voice and introduce a UN project for pilot studies and training on measurement methods.

News

15 July 2025 | Press Release

Authorities Stress the Essential Role of the United Nations and Multilateralism in Building Bridges and Addressing Global Challenges

Prominent diplomats in Latin America and the Caribbean participated in a high-level event that featured Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, as its main speaker.

29 June 2025 | News

ECLAC Will Promote Latin America and the Caribbean’s Voice and Commitment at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

The United Nations regional organization will participate actively in the global conference, where it will emphasize the financing challenges faced by the region and the urgent need to strengthen international cooperation.

18 June 2025 | Press Release

Countries Urge for Strengthening International Development Cooperation by Promoting Innovative Mechanisms that Go Beyond Traditional Graduation Criteria

At the closing segment of the Second Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation, authorities agreed that measuring cooperation among developing countries is key to enhancing their role on the global stage, increasing the efficacy of their public policies and making progress on fulfillment of the SDGs.

17 June 2025 | Press Release

International Cooperation is Essential for Building a More Productive, Inclusive, Sustainable, Just and Resilient Future in Latin America and the Caribbean

Today authorities inaugurated the Second Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation. 

Contact

División Comercio internacional e integración

  • comercio@cepal.org
  • telephone