UPDATE – time change -ECLAC will present in Mexico its Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
NOTE: Time change The document, which will provide updated growth projections for the region’s countries, will be released by the organization’s executive secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Thursday, August 23. What: The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)…
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ECLAC calls for creation of subregional mechanism to facilitate youth participation in development frameworks
Caribbean Forum on Population, Youth and Development is examining strategies to institutionalize youth involvement in the sustainable development of the subregion (July 26, 2018) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has called on decision…
Foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean falls for the third straight year in 2017, totaling $161.673 billion dollars
In a new annual report, ECLAC calls on governments to incentivize quality investment that is compatible with sustainable development. (July 5, 2018) Despite an international context characterized by stronger growth in the global economy, abundant international liquidity, high corporate returns…
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Caribbean experts discuss energy efficiency at ECLAC meeting
On 21 June 2018, energy experts from Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago came together to discuss their experiences in gathering and analysing energy efficiency (EE) indicators, as well as the challenges and lessons learnt in gathering EE…
More than half of older Caribbeans don’t receive pensions: Report
BY NELSON A. KING From Caribbean Life A new study by two United Nations’ agencies has found that more than half of older persons in Latin America and the Caribbean do not receive a pension from a contributing system. In…
Timely disaster training for Tobago officials
With the “rainy” season in Trinidad and Tobago beginning next month, The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean is taking its Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) methodology training to Tobago from 23-25…
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ECLAC Caribbean releases documentary on impacts of Irma and Maria across the Caribbean
(3 May 2018) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has released an exclusive new documentary on the impacts of hurricanes Irma and Maria across the Caribbean. Featuring unique content, on-site interviews…
Caribbean ministers celebrate ECLAC 70th anniversary with focus on holistic approach to development
The 27th session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) took place in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia last Friday (27 April 2018) and brought together senior decision makers from across the Caribbean, to address the most pressing issues currently…
Caribbean Development Roundtable brings together ministers to discuss economic growth and climate resilience
Climate resilience through green investment, the impact of de-risking and the promotion of sustainable economic growth were the center of focus at the fifth Caribbean Development Roundtable (CDR). Decision makers, senior policy makers and ministers addressed these pivotal topics over…
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Regional pathways to sustainable development
From SDG STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) released a report on pathways to SDG achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, prior to the 5th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). The Economic Commission for Latin America and…
