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29 April 2016 | Press Release

ECLAC's Committee of the Whole Successfully Concludes Process of Consultations for the Creation of the Sustainable Development Forum

The Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in New York in the gathering that was attended by ambassadors from the Member States and Associate Members of the United Nations regional organization.

28 April 2016 | Press Release

ECLAC Highlights the Priorities for Implementing the 2030 Agenda and SDGs in the Region

The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in New York in a meeting of the United Nations Development Group for Latin America and the Caribbean.

28 April 2016 | Press Release

Increasing Productivity Is Key to Revive Economic Growth and Support the 2030 Agenda in Asia-Pacific, Says UN

In its Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific 2016, ESCAP says that concerted efforts are needed to revive the region’s dynamism.

22 April 2016 | Press Release

Senior Government Officials Address Sustainable Development Priorities of the Caribbean

The Deputy Executive Secretary of ECLAC, Antonio Prado, opened the 26th session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

22 April 2016 | Press Release

"We Are in a Race against Time," Says Ban, as Leaders Sign Landmark Paris Climate Accord

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Member States to move quickly to join the accord at the national level so that it can enter into force as early as possible.

21 April 2016 | Press Release

ECLAC Presents a Debt Alleviation Strategy Based on a Debt Swap Proposal at High-level Meeting in Saint Kitts

The Executive Secretary of the United Nations’ Commission, Alicia Bárcena, detailed the proposal during the fourth meeting of the Caribbean Development Roundtable (CDR).

19 April 2016 | Press Release

Mariana Mazzucato: The State Does Not simply Correct “Market Failures,” It is also the Creator of Wealth and Engine of Innovation

The Italian economist was the first woman to deliver the Prebisch Lecture at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile, where she was welcomed by Alicia Bárcena, the regional organization’s Executive Secretary.

18 de April de 2016 | Press Release

Revista CEPAL cumple 40 años de contribución al pensamiento económico de América Latina y el Caribe

Para conmemorar este aniversario publicó hoy una edición especial que recoge 12 artículos de destacados especialistas.

17 de April de 2016 | Press Release

CEPAL manifiesta su solidaridad y ofrece apoyo al pueblo de Ecuador ante terremoto que afectó al país

La Secretaria Ejecutiva del organismo envió una carta al Presidente ecuatoriano, Rafael Correa.

9 April 2016 | Press Release

ECLAC and the Argentine Government Strengthen Cooperation Ties

Alicia Bárcena, the regional organization’s Executive Secretary, highlighted the progress achieved in the country after meeting with Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra.

8 April 2016 | Press Release

Economic Activity of Latin America and the Caribbean Will Contract -0.6% in 2016

ECLAC updated its growth projections for the region’s countries.

6 April 2016 | Press Release

Uruguay Will Host the Next Regional Conference on Women

Acting Foreign Minister of Uruguay, José Luis Cancela, and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, signed an agreement to organize this intergovernmental meeting on October 25-28 in Montevideo.

5 April 2016 | Press Release

Rights of Access to Environmental Information, Participation and Justice Are at the Heart of the 2030 Agenda

Latin American and Caribbean countries began the third round of negotiations in Uruguay to reach a regional agreement on the application of Principle 10.

1 April 2016 | Press Release

ECLAC’S Executive Secretary Reiterates the Organization’s Technical Support to the Work of CELAC

At a meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, Alicia Bárcena presented an economic and social overview of the region and its prospects in light of the 2030 Agenda. She emphasized the need to give the economy a big environmental push with new technology and investment paradigms, within a horizon of equality and sustainability.