Appraisal and conclusions from the 1994-2009 review of the implementation of the Cairo Programme of Action in the Caribbean

The countries of English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean have made significant progress in its economic and human development. Most governments have implemented programs and policies of social protection for vulnerable groups of the population, but its sustainability could be jeopardized because of the global financial crisis. In this cyclical factor is compounded by large external debts of these countries, high exposure to natural disasters, limited natural resources, limited economic diversification and some challenges to their institutional capacities. Although short-term policies are needed …

A study on applicability of biotechnology to development in the Caribbean opportunities and risks

The present study analyzes the potential opportunities and risks involved in employing biotechnologies in the Caribbean region. This information would support developmental policies in the areas of food security, climate change and poverty reduction. The report provides a brief overview of biotechnology development, covering industrial and other microbial biotechnologies, tissue culture and molecular biology. Details of opportunities and risks of biotechnology development are provided for agricultural, industrial, environmental, industrial and medical biotechnology, with information on the glo…

CEPAL realizará en Brasil la XI Conferencia Regional sobre la Mujer de América Latina y el Caribe

(21 de junio, 2010) Jefes de Estado, autoridades ministeriales, representantes de organismos internacionales y de la sociedad civil se reunirán del 13 al 16 de julio en Brasilia, Brasil, para celebrar la Undécima Conferencia Regional sobre la Mujer de América Latina y el Caribe. Se trata del foro intergubernamental más importante de la región para el análisis de las políticas públicas de los países para la igualdad de género. En esta oportunidad se espera la presencia de más de 800 asistentes. La Conferencia Regional sobre la Mujer de América Latina y el Caribe es un órgano s…

Proposed programme of work of the ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean -Subprogramme 13: subregional activities in the Caribbean: biennial programme plan - Biennium 2012-2013

Proposed programme of work of the ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean: Subprogramme 13: subregional activities in the Caribbean - Biennial programme plan - Biennium 2012-2013

Programme of work of the ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean: Subprogramme 12: subregional activities in the Caribbean - biennial programme plan - Biennium 2010-2011

Report on the implementation of the ECLAC work programme subregional activities for the Caribbean - 2008-2009 Biennium

Public-private partnerships for innovation and export development: the Irish model of development

The social partnership process is acknowledged by most independent observers as an important cornerstone underpinning the rapid economic growth of Ireland. It is seen as a virtuous circle in the economy between government, employers, labor, farmers and voluntary groups encompassing pay, profitability, investment, employment and tax reform. It means that all groups in Irish society have a stakeholding in economic and social progress and in the strengthening of social cohesion. The real secret behind the success of the Irish social partnership model can be summarized in one phrase - a shared u…

Challenges and Opportunities for a State Role in the Post-Crisis

Abstract: The global financial crisis that emerged in developed countries' markets revealed the shortcomings of an economic policy approach which believed in the self-regulation of markets and minimized the role of the State. The post-crisis reality demands a reformulation of the role of the State. Latin America and the Caribbean countries face this challenge in a context of ongoing changes in the world production structure that threaten its position in the global economy. Although many Latin American and Caribbean countries were successful in overcoming the crisis, four key areas of policymak…

Private-public alliances for export development: the Korean case

The present report explains the development path of Korea, from a country which started its development with a lack of natural resources, industrial facilities, sufficient foreign reserves and business experiences and with human resources as its only productive factor at the disposal, to its successful technological catch-up, export performance and economic development. The study clarifies this development by concentrating on the formulation and implementation mechanism of development strategies and policies with the emphasis on trade; the technological capability building process and institu…

A competitiveness index for the regions of a country

This article, which forms part of a comprehensive research projecton measuring the level of competitiveness, sets out a proposal fordeveloping an index to measure the competitiveness of the regions of acountry. The aim is to develop a new approach to competitiveness, bymeasuring how resources and capacities are managed in a given regionof a country, to generate a sustained increase in business productivity andthe well-being of its population. The following pillars of the competitivenessof regions are identified: (i); government and institutions; (ii); economicdevelopment; (iii); productive inf…

Knowledge Management for Development: Towards a Practical Approach for the Caribbean

This report proposes a framework for locating, collecting, creating, sharing and applying information and knowledge (from within and outside the subregion) for development purposes in the Caribbean subregion. The framework emphasizes the importance of protecting and tapping into the rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of the Caribbean to support its development. This knowledge management for development framework, advanced by ECLAC, is proposed for consideration in the design and implementation of both national policies and strategies, and communitylevel projects to support the ac…

Visita del Secretario General de la OEA, José Miguel Insulza a la CEPAL