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22 December 2010 | Press Release

CEPAL Review Analyses the Macroeconomics of the Region and Factors that Influenced the World Economic Crisis

Academics and experts also write about topics including taxation in Guatemala and income distribution in Peru.

1 December 2010 | Press Release

Poverty in Latin America Fell in 2010 and Returns to the Pre-Crisis Trend

Thanks to the region's economic recovery, the number of poor people will fall to the same levels as in 2008 (180 million inhabitants).

21 November 2010 | Press Release

Gender Equality Is the Road to Freedom and Democracy

Authorities and delegates from over 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries debate the challenges that need to be overcome in order for women to achieve full autonomy.

10 November 2010 | Press Release

Green Fiscal Reform Will Help Preserve the Environment and Forge Development with Equality

Alicia Bárcena participated in the Latin American and the Caribbean-European Union Forum taking place in Germany.

4 January 2011 | Press Release

Science, Technology and Innovation Are Key for Growth and Competitiveness in the World Market

Today, ECLAC opened the first School for Policymakers in Science, Technology and Innovation, in order to strengthen capacities in the region's countries.

14 September 2010 | Press Release

Countries should Increase Annual Spending on Education by 0.1% of GDP to Meet 2021 Goals

The Iberoamerican project "Education Goals 2021" proposes increasing international solidarity with countries experiencing greater difficulties.

12 August 2010 | Press Release

Environment, Infrastructure and Social Security Reforms under the Spotlight in CEPAL Review

Academics and experts write on these and other development and public policy issues in the region, with case studies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.

11 August 2010 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Countries Approve Action to Achieve Autonomy and Equality for Women

Support is also expressed for the creation of UN Women and the post-earthquake reconstruction efforts underway in Haiti and Chile.

3 August 2010 | Press Release

New Social Covenant Needed to Achieve Equality between Women and Men in the Workplace

Women in Latin America and the Caribbean must conquer economic, physical and political autonomy for full recognition of their rights.

22 July 2010 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean to Grow 5.2% in 2010

The region is expected to expand only 3.8% in 2011 due to the uncertain outlook of the world economy, particularly in Europe.

11 June 2010 | Press Release

Member States Approve ECLAC Proposals to Attain Greater Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

In their resolutions, delegates requested the Executive Secretariat to prepare new economic and social indicators that may reflect the reality of each country.

31 May 2010 | Press Release

The State, a Decisive Actor for a Development with Equality Agenda

The document "Time for Equality. Closing Gaps, Opening Trails" was launched today in Brasilia during the Thirty-third Session of the Commission.

20 April 2010 | Press Release

ECLAC Member Nations to Analize Development of Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas will meet in Santiago, Chile.

12 April 2010 | Press Release

ECLAC Highlights Policies for Low-carbon Economies

The Executive Secretary of the Commission suggested strategies for sustainable development in Latin American and Caribbean cities.

26 March 2010 | Press Release

International Economy Award Aims to Encourage Critical Thought in the Region

The prize will be granted every two years to academics, professionals or intellectuals residing in the region for their original works on economic development.

17 February 2010 | Press Release

Region advances in environmental goals, but deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions keep rising

Latin America and the Caribbean has progressed in extending protected areas, reducing consumption of ozone-depleting substances and increasing coverage of water and basic sanitation services.

9 February 2010 | Press Release

Youths with Low Educational Levels are Trapped in Low-productivity Jobs

At a forum on social cohesion in Lima, the Deputy Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Antonio Prado, outlined the problems youths encounter in entering the labour market.

4 February 2010 | Press Release

Statistical Yearbook Records Evolution of Economic, Social and Environmental Indicators in the Region

Over the past 60 years, the economy of Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4%, while the population rose 2.1% a year.

27 de January de 2010 | Press Release

Arranca seminario sobre desafíos de la política fiscal post-crisis

Autoridades y expertos se reúnen para discutir las salidas de la crisis, el gasto social, las finanzas públicas, la economía baja en carbono y las reformas tributarias.

20 January 2010 | Press Release

Authorities and Experts to Discuss Post-crisis Fiscal Policies

The XXII version of this forum will address the impact of the crisis on public finances, economic reactivation plans, social spending and inequality, among other issues.