América Latina y el Caribe tiene grandes oportunidades para fortalecer sus vínculos económicos y de cooperación con China

América Latina y el Caribe tiene grandes oportunidades para mejorar sus relaciones económicas y su cooperación con China, país que ya es el segundo socio comercial de la región, según un nuevo documento de la CEPAL presentado con motivo de la visita del Presidente Xi Jinping a la sede de esta comisión regional de las Naciones Unidas en Santiago, Chile, realizada el pasado 22 de noviembre de 2016. El informe Relaciones económicas entre América Latina y el Caribe y China: oportunidades y desafíos fue presentado por la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, en el marco de la Cumb…

A América Latina e o Caribe têm grandes oportunidades para fortalecer seus vínculos econômicos e de cooperação com a China

A América Latina e o Caribe têm grandes oportunidades para fortalecer suas relações econômicas e sua cooperação com a China, país que já é o segundo sócio comercial da região, segundo um recente documento da CEPAL apresentado por motivo da visita do Presidente Xi Jinping à sede desta comissão regional das Nações Unidas em Santiago, Chile, realizada em 22 de novembro de 2016. O informe Relaciones económicas entre América Latina y el Caribe y China: oportunidades y desafíos foi apresentado pela Secretária Executiva da CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, no âmbito da Cúpula de Líderes de Meios de Comunicação,…

At ECLAC, Paraguay’s President Calls for Dialogue among Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Offer a Continent of Peace in a World Plagued by Conflict

In the framework of his official visit to Chile, the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, gave a keynote lecture today at the central headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in Santiago, urging the region’s countries to dialogue in a context of mutual respect, putting the interests that unite them first and offering a continent of peace in a troubled world, plagued by conflicts that have affected all countries due to their magnitude. The Paraguayan leader – who took office on August 15, 2023 – was received by the United Nation…

Latin America and the Caribbean Have Great Potential for Strengthening their Economic and Cooperative Ties with China

Latin America and the Caribbean have great potential for improving their economic and cooperative ties with China, a country that has already become the region’s second-largest trading partner, according to a new ECLAC document presented during the visit made by President Xi Jinping to the headquarters of the United Nations Regional Commission in Santiago, Chile, on 22 November 2016. The report Economic Relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and China: Opportunities and Challenges (in Spanish) was presented by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Alicia Bárcena, at the Summit of Media …

Presidente de Paraguay llama en la CEPAL al diálogo a los países de América Latina y el Caribe para ofrecer un continente de paz en un mundo asolado por los conflictos

En el marco de su visita oficial a Chile, el Presidente de la República del Paraguay, Santiago Peña, realizó hoy una conferencia magistral en la sede central de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), en Santiago, en la cual hizo un llamado a los países de la región a dialogar en el marco del respeto mutuo, anteponiendo los intereses que los unen, ofreciendo un continente de paz en un mundo conturbado, asolado por conflictos que debido a su magnitud han impactado a todos los países del mundo. El Mandatario paraguayo, quien asumió el cargo el pasado 15 de agosto de 2023, …

Report of the twenty-ninth session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Trade between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Central American Common Market (CACM) countries: the role to play for ports and shipping services

Abstract Trade between the Central American Common Market (CACM) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is very low. Only 0.2% of the two groups' trade is between them. A possible explanation for this might be a supposed lack of adequate transport services. This report analyzes if there exists a potential to promote inter-subregional trade by improving transport services. It is found that in fact there does not exist a lack of direct services. 17% of services that call in one of the subregions also call in the other. In addition, due to the increase in transshipment services, a…

Implications of the Termination of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) for Latin America and the Caribbean

The impacts of quota elimination under the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) applicable since 1 January 2005 are already becoming apparent on Latin American and Caribbean countries' exports to the United States ; despite vastly different performances from country to country, the region as a whole experienced a reduction in market share, in contrast to a marked increase by China . In theory, if this rhythm of growth were to be sustained, the market share of United States imports from China in this sector could increase or even surpass the 50% mark in the next three years. …

Regional integration and public policy. Evaluation of the European experience and possible implications for Latin American integration

Concentration in liner shipping: its causes and impacts for ports and shipping services in developing regions

Abstract Concentration in liner shipping means that relatively larger shipping companies are increasing their market share at the expense of the remaining smaller players. Although this process is not new, it has gained strength and is particularly affecting ports and shipping services in developing regions. Because trade is growing as a proportion of world GDP, governments and international organizations attach an increasing priority to improving ports and shipping services. This leads to deregulation, which, together with technological advances, increases the incentives for shipping companie…

Proposals for the liberalization of trade and investment in the Association of Caribbean States (ACS)

Summary Presents an overview of the status of trade liberalization in the countries of the ACS and concludes that most countries have implemented substantial trade and investment reforms which have resulted in more liberalized trading regimes and a more welcoming environment for foreign investment. Obstacles to trade and investment are examined and recommendations made in respect of the ACS Secretariat. , 19970324 , Len Ishmael , Publications 1997 Port of Spain …

Opportunities for convergence and regional cooperation: Unity Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean

En comparación con el período 2003-2007, que fue el más favorable de la economía mundial y regional en 40 años, el futuro presenta mayores desafíos. A principios de la próxima década, tanto la economía como el comercio internacional serán menos dinámicos, habrá mayores tensiones competitivas y presiones proteccionistas, así como más dificultades de acceso al financiamiento. El contexto global posterior a la crisis estará marcado por la desaceleración del crecimiento, las elevadas tasas de desempleo en las economías industrializadas y la necesidad de restaurar la sostenibilidad de las cuentas p…

Coordination of public expenditure in transport infrastructure: analysis and policy perspectives for Latin America

Multinational transport infrastructure (MTI) projects are fraught with coordination issues. This paper contributes by identifying the key issues necessary for effective MTI coordination, analyzing them using economic theory and putting them into perspective within the framework of major ongoing coordination efforts for MTI in Europe and Latin America. Specifically, this paper carries out the following. First, after mentioning the importance of transport infrastructure for growth and integration, we describe the characteristics of transport networks that make coordination essential. Second, we …

Strategies for Post COVID-19 Recovery in the Caribbean

Agricultura brasileira: da porteira para dentro e de fora para o mundo

Agricultura Brasileira: da porteira para dentro e de fora para o mundo é um livro que reúne quinze estudos, abordando temas como produção, competitividade, produtividade, infraestrutura, inflação, comércio exterior, política cambial, sustentabilidade, crédito, gastos públicos e políticas de fomento setorial. A coletânea de textos foi cuidadosamente selecionada, originando-se dos produtos entregues no âmbito do Programa Executivo de Cooperação entre a CEPAL e o Ipea, além de incluir outros textos pertinentes à discussão proposta. Os estudos presentes nesta coletânea visam estimular novas reflex…