Monetary metrics are inadequate for reflecting dimensions of well-being that are not directly related to income because they overlook inequalities in the distribution of well-being among different social groups, they fail to capture governance difficulties that erode the quality of democracy and they do not take into account the impacts of environmentally unsustainable practices that endanger the life prospects of present and future generations, according to the authorities and specialists gathered at the Seminar on the Measurement of Development and its Relationship to International Cooperati…
Las métricas monetarias no son adecuadas para reflejar dimensiones del bienestar que no están relacionadas directamente con el ingreso, pasan por alto las desigualdades en la distribución del bienestar entre los diferentes grupos sociales, no captan las dificultades de gobernabilidad que erosionan la calidad democrática y no consideran los impactos de las prácticas ambientalmente insostenibles que ponen en riesgo las perspectivas vitales de las generaciones presentes y futuras, coincidieron autoridades y especialistas reunidos en el Seminario sobre la medición del desarrollo y su relación con …
INAUGURACIÓN DEL SEMINARIO “LA MEDICIÓN DEL DESARROLLO Y SU RELACIÓN CON LA COOPERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL”
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL
Sala de conferencias Raúl Prebisch
27 de enero de 2025, 10.30 a 10.45 horas
Estimadas autoridades de cooperación y estadísticas de América Latina y el Caribe
Señores miembros del cuerpo diplomático acreditados en Chile
Representantes de Agencias de Cooperación al Desarrollo
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The aim of this study is to consolidate the many sources of information on AI in the Caribbean, providing policymakers, academics and decision makers in the Caribbean AI space with a general overview of the AI landscape in the Caribbean, while making initial recommendations and suggesting areas for future research.
Given the pace at which the field of AI is developing, and how quickly AI tools have become generally available to the public, data and research on the impacts of AI and AI readiness are limited. This study is therefore not comprehensive in its assessment. As a desk study, the resea…
The Caribbean’s long-running public debt challenge has been worsened by COVID-19. Recent international interest rate increases and the looming threat of climate change impacts place even more burden on Caribbean governments' budgets. While the Caribbean's average debt burden has risen in the past 13 years, some countries have been able to lower their debt ratios. This study closely examines the performance of two Caribbean countries which over the past 13 years, have seen a sustained downward trend in their debt ratios, Jamaica and Saint Kitts and Nevis, and one country that has seen…
A Roadmap for Business and Community Growth
This infographic outlines key strategies for sustainable business development and community empowerment. It highlights essential steps to enhance data collection, expand into niche markets, and reduce operational costs, while also addressing skills gaps and integrating sustainable practices. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of engaging with local communities, investing in infrastructure, and preparing comprehensive crisis management plans. These actions together form a blueprint for boosting business resilience and fostering community love.…
The United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.1% in the third quarter of 2024, above the economy’s long-term growth potential and the 3.0% growth recorded in the second quarter, driven primarily by consumer spending. The resilience of consumer spending has been supported by receding inflation and a robust labour market. Employment has increased for 47 consecutive months, but the labour market is softening. Progress in bringing down inflation has stalled over the past three months, with inflation rising from 2.4% in September 2024 to 2.7% in November. The Federal Reserve cut int…
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The relative weight of Latin America and the Caribbean in United States tra…
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