Reunión de Ministras y Ministros de Finanzas de América Latina y el Caribe de la CELAC

Fiscal policy for growth, redistribution and productive transformation

Política fiscal para el crecimiento, la redistribución y la transformación productiva

Inauguración del XXXV Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal

Estimado Rafael Garranzo García, Embajador de España en Chile; Estimados Ministros, Ministras, Viceministros, Viceministras y autoridades hacendarias de los países de América Latina y el Caribe, Estimados representantes de organismos internacionales, bancos de desarrollo, especialistas de la academia y sociedad civil, colegas de la CEPAL y del sistema de las Naciones Unidas en Chile. Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a la sede de la CEPAL. Empiezo por agradecer de manera muy especial a la Cooperación Española en la persona del embajador Sr. Rafael Garranzo García, por su apoyo permanente en …

XXXV Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy will Analyze Challenges of Fiscal Policy to Boost Growth and Productive Transformation in a Complex Macro-financial Context

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will hold the XXXV edition of the Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy from May 15 to 17. For 35 years, this renowned regional forum has brought together authorities, experts, civil society and academia to discuss the fiscal policy challenges facing the countries of the region. The meeting includes the participation of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and is sponsored by the Spanish Agency for International Develo…

XXXV Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal analizará los desafíos de la política fiscal para dinamizar el crecimiento y la transformación productiva en un contexto macrofinanciero complejo

La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) celebrará del 15 al 17 de mayo la XXXV edición del Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal. Este reconocido foro regional ha convocado durante 35 años a autoridades, especialistas, sociedad civil y academia al diálogo sobre los desafíos de política fiscal que enfrentan los países de la región. El encuentro incluye la participación del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) y el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), y cuenta con el auspicio de la Agencia Española d…

United States economic outlook: 2022 year-in-review and early 2023 developments

Here is the United States economic outlook in six charts.…

In 2022, Latin American and Caribbean Bond Issuers Placed their Lowest Annual Amount of International Debt since 2008

Against a backdrop of higher global interest rates and borrowing costs, total Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) international bond issuance in 2022 was US$ 64 billion, down 57% from 2021 and the lowest annual amount since 2008, according to ECLAC’s latest report on capital flows to the region. Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022 year-in-review and 2023 early developments provides an overview of the region’s international bond issuances, spreads and credit ratings in 2022 and in the beginning of 2023. This report presents and analyses the main trends and developments concern…

En 2022, el monto de las emisiones de bonos de América Latina y el Caribe fue el valor anual de deuda internacional más bajo desde 2008

En un contexto de tasas de interés y costos de endeudamiento más elevados a nivel mundial, la emisión total de bonos internacionales de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) en 2022 fue de 64.000 millones de dólares, un 57% menos que en 2021 y el valor anual más bajo desde 2008, según el informe más reciente de la CEPAL sobre flujos de capitales de la región. El estudio Flujos de capitales hacia América Latina y el Caribe: balance del año 2022 y primeros acontecimientos de 2023 (Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022 year-in-review and 2023 early developments, solo en inglés) ofrec…

Em 2022, o montante das emissões de títulos da América Latina e do Caribe foi o valor anual de dívida internacional mais baixo desde 2008

Num contexto de taxas de juros e custos de endividamento mais elevados no mundo, a emissão de títulos internacionais da América Latina e do Caribe (ALC) em 2022 totalizou 64 bilhões de dólares, 57% menos que em 2021 e o valor anual mais baixo desde 2008, segundo o mais recente relatório da CEPAL sobre fluxos de capitais da região. O estudo Fluxos de capitais para a América Latina e o Caribe: balanço de 2022 e primeiros acontecimentos de 2023 (Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022 year-in-review and 2023 early developments, somente em inglês) oferece um panorama das emissões in…

Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean in five charts: 2022 year-in-review and early 2023 developments

In 2022, Latin American and Caribbean bond issuers placed the lowest annual amount of international debt since 2008.…

The Hummingbird Vol. 10 No. 2

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

United States Economic Outlook: Third Quarter 2022

United States economic outlook: third quarter of 2022 The United States economy rose 2.9% in the third quarter of 2022, a sharp turnaround following two quarters of contraction. Here is the economic outlook in five charts:…

Caribbean Outlook 3: Economic recovery and repositioning in the era of COVID-19. Policy Brief

The economies of the subregion were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those dependent on tourism. As a result, the Caribbean has seen a reversal of the hard-won gains achieved in growing their economies and reducing unemployment and inequality. The inflation stemming from pandemic supply chain disruption, which has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, has made the sustained uptick in economic performance beyond pre-pandemic levels unlikely, notwithstanding strong growth estimates for 2021 and 2022. The last two years have taught the region that continued ‘business as usual’ is…

Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean in five charts: A slowdown in 2022

After breaking an annual record in 2021, total Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) bond issuance in international markets has slowed considerably in 2022.…

Hacia la transformación del modelo de desarrollo en América Latina y el Caribe

En 2022, los países de América Latina y el Caribe enfrentan los efectos de una serie de choques que han deteriorado sus condiciones de inversión y producción, entre ellos la crisis financiera global, las tensiones económicas entre grandes polos de la economía mundial, la pandemia de COVID-19, la guerra en Ucrania y el resurgimiento de la inflación, en un contexto en el que se agudiza la emergencia ambiental y se acelera la revolución tecnológica. Numerosos analistas y organismos internacionales hablan de una serie de crisis en cascada entre las que se citan crisis climática, de salud, de emple…

Seventh Caribbean Development Roundtable focusses on recovery, repositioning and resilience

Convened by ECLAC Caribbean, and hosted by the Government of Suriname, the CDR was officially opened by the outgoing Chair, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Keisal Peters. The meeting was held at the Royal Torarica Hotel, in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Roundtable, Minister Peters said, was conceived as a forum to discuss critical issues that pose fundamental challenge to development in the Caribbean, and to explore solutions that will ultimately support inclusive growth and better living standards for our people, while protecting our environment. Reflecting …

ECLAC convenes Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee meeting in Suriname

What: Twenty-ninth (29) session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee. When: 14 October 2022 (Opening ceremony at 9 am). Where: The Royal Torarica Hotel, Kleine Waterstraat 10, Paramaribo, Suriname. Background Information Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) Member Countries and Associate Members will convene for the 29th Session. Pursuant to resolution 358(XVI) of 1975, the CDCC was created as a permanent subsidiary body of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), to promote development cooperation among Caribbean countrie…

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