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29 de September de 2023 | Press Release

América Latina y el Caribe necesita avanzar hacia un nuevo pacto social para lograr el crecimiento y mejorar la distribución de los ingresos: Revista CEPAL
Nueva edición de la publicación destaca trabajos académicos sobre la urgencia de un acuerdo social de largo plazo en la región para lograr un crecimiento económico equitativo y con mayor inclusión social, los efectos de la pandemia de COVID-19 en el mercado laboral, y la relación de las evaluaciones de los alumnos con la productividad de la investigación universitaria, entre otros temas.
30 August 2022 | Press Release

Making Progress on Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean is More Urgent than Ever
Government authorities, international officials and specialists participated in the opening session of the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development, organized virtually by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.
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25 August 2022 | Announcement

Authorities and Specialists Will Debate Virtually about Social Security Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
On August 30-September 1, the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development will take place online, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.
10 August 2022 | Press Release

It is Time to Transform Health Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean and Make Progress on Universality, Comprehensiveness, Sustainability and Resilience
Mario Cimoli, Acting Executive Secretary of ECLAC, inaugurated an international seminar along with Chile’s Minister of Health, María Begoña Yarza, and the Director of PAHO, Carissa F. Etienne.
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8 June 2022 | News

Strengthening Social Protection Systems in the Framework of a Welfare State is an Urgent Task in Latin America and the Caribbean for Tackling Multiple Crises
Authorities and specialists are participating this Wednesday and Thursday, June 8 and 9, in a virtual international meeting organized by ECLAC and GIZ in the framework of a project financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Foto grupal del segundo taller regional sobre vacunas
25 February 2022 | News

Authorities and Experts Debate on Strategies to Boost Vaccine Production Capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean
On February 24 and 25, 2022, the Second Regional Technical Workshop for Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean was held as a result of the cooperation and joint efforts made by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.
25 January 2022 | Press Release

Extreme Poverty in the Region Rises to 86 Million in 2021 due to the Deepening of the Social and Health Crisis Prompted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
In its annual report Social Panorama of Latin America, ECLAC estimates that the number of people living in extreme poverty rose by around 5 million between 2020 and 2021. The United Nations organization calls for moving towards universal, comprehensive, sustainable and resilient social protection systems.
Foto Cumbre Cancilleres CELAC
7 January 2022 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Support CELAC during New Pro-Tempore Presidency Assumed by Argentina
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, sent a message to the XII Meeting of Foreign Ministers of this group of countries, held in Buenos Aires, and signed two cooperation agreements with Argentina and Mexico.
4 November 2021 | Press Release

The High Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Caribbean is Exacerbating the Pandemic’s Impact and Hindering the Subregion’s Progress Towards Sustainable Development
Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, led a seminar on this issue prior to the 20th meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee.
Foto grupal del taller sobre vacunas
29 October 2021 | News

Authorities and Experts Highlight the Importance of Cooperation between Countries and Sectoral Institutions to Boost Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean
First Regional Technical Workshop for the Manufacture of Vaccines in Latin America and the Caribbean was held on October 28 and 29, 2021, organized by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.
14 October 2021 | Press Release

ECLAC and PAHO Urge for Accelerating Vaccination Processes, Transforming Health Systems and Building Welfare States to Control the Pandemic and Further the Region’s Recovery
The two United Nations agencies released a new joint report addressing the impact of the pandemic on health, the economy and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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11 October 2021 | Announcement

PAHO and ECLAC Present Joint Report on the Prolonged COVID-19 Health Crisis and Its Impact on Health, the Economy, and Social Development
The virtual launch will take place on Thursday 14 October at 10 am DC Time (EST) / 11.00 am Santiago of Chile.
foto de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
22 September 2021 | News

Investment in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Primary Health Systems is Urgently Needed for a Transformative Recovery in the Region: ECLAC
The United Nations regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in a virtual event held on the sidelines of the 59th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
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11 de August de 2021 | News

Alicia Bárcena insta a la construcción de nuevos pactos políticos y sociales que promuevan la participación ciudadana con miras a una recuperación sostenible y con igualdad
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL participó hoy en un evento organizado por la Iniciativa Social para América Latina y el Caribe (ISALC).
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
3 de August de 2021 | News

América Latina y el Caribe necesita mayor coordinación entre países y proyectos para el desarrollo de sus propias vacunas contra el COVID-19
En evento organizado por UNESCO, la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, señaló que el organismo está desarrollando a solicitud de CELAC una hoja de ruta para apoyar la producción de vacunas en la región.
29 April 2021 | Press Release

Economic Reactivation Needs Productive, Fiscal and Institutional Structural Reforms to Move Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Development Pattern in Latin America and the Caribbean
A special issue of the CEPAL Review on COVID-19’s economic and social effects in the region was presented during a webinar led by Alicia Bárcena, the organization’s Executive Secretary.
29 de April de 2021 | Fact sheet

La economía de la salud en México
Resumen del artículo publicado en Revista CEPAL N° 132, diciembre de 2020. Autor: Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas.
Foto testera Foro de los Países Desarrollo Sostenible 2021
17 March 2021 | News

Closure of Asymmetries, Financing for Development and Global Public Goods – Key to a Transformative Recovery Aligned with the 2030 Agenda
Representatives of government, international organizations, the private sector and civil society participated in debates on the second day of the fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, which is being held virtually.
photo of the participants in the event
17 March 2021 | News

Urgent Support Must be Provided to Caribbean Countries So They Can Advance on Fulfilling the SDGs in the Context of the Pandemic
Authorities, international officials and civil society representatives participated in a panel dedicated to the subregion during the fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development.
16 March 2021 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Stress the Urgency of Equitable Vaccination and a Transformative Recovery to Build a Better World in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda
The fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development was inaugurated today by high-level authorities who called urgently for reinvigorating the regional response to the pandemic.

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