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The focus of this report is the work-life balance in the United States and how to improve it to increase women’s participation in the workforce as the country navigates the policy challenges of a growing care economy.…
The methodology used to estimate the new U.S. tariff levels involves calculating effective tariffs based on detailed customs data from January–February 2025, simulating four distinct tariff scenarios reflecting policy changes through May 2025. These scenarios incorporate general surcharges, sector-specific increases, and partner-specific measures, particularly targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. The data is aggregated to align with GTAP sector classifications, enabling socioeconomic impact modeling through a computable general equilibrium framework.…
During his academic stay in Santiago, Dr. Luca Di Gennaro examined the challenges of producing official data in Latin America and its effect on public decision-making.…
Within the framework of the joint agenda between ECLAC, CENTROESTAD, and SG-SICA, a technical assistance workshop was held from May 27 to 29 to support the design of a regional geoportal that integrates statistical and geospatial data. The initiative seeks to strengthen the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies in SICA member countries by promoting the use of open-source technological tools and successful regional experiences.…
During a technical assistance mission held from May 20 to 22, 2025, ECLAC and the Dominican Republic’s National Statistics Office strengthened national capacities for integrating statistical and geospatial information, promoting data interoperability, and advancing the development of a national geospatial information policy. A key outcome was the signing of a cooperation agreement with the National Geographic Institute.…
ECLAC announces the publication on CEPALSTAT of the new National and Regional Water Profiles for Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative represents a major step forward in strengthening sustainable water management in the region, thanks to a fruitful collaboration between ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division and Statistics Division. Explore the information on CEPALSTAT.…
As part of the first Climate Week, to be held in Panama from May 19 to 23 of this year, the event "Tercer Diálogo Regional: El derecho a vivir en un medio ambiente sano – Soluciones endógenas frente a los límites planetarios” took place on May 20. The event was organized by the Asociación Generaciones de Paz (Asdepaz), the Coalición Regional por el Derecho a Vivir en un Medio Ambiente Sano en Centroamérica (Coredam), and the United Nations Human Rights Office High Commissioner. This regional dialogue included a panel titled “Hoja de Ruta de Panamá hacia la implementación del Acuerdo de Escazú”…
ECLAC held a workshop at Ecuador's National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) to strengthen its statistical geoportal by diagnosing its technological infrastructure; reviewing geospatial and statistical data assets; providing training in the use and configuration of system components; and beginning the migration process for data currently hosted on ECLAC's infrastructure.…
Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean in six charts: 2024 year-in-review and early 2025 developments In 2024, Latin America and the Caribbean's international bond issuances reached a three-year high.…
On May 6 and 7, 2025, in the city of La Paz, the training workshop “Governance of Resilient Dams: Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystems Nexus” was held, with the participation of representatives from various national institutions, international organizations, and water management experts. The event was conducted within the framework of the Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA) Project.…
Financing green productive development policies in Latin America and the Caribbean…
With the participation of national authorities, international organizations, and regional experts, the high-level discussion “Water at the Center of Sustainable Development” was held in La Paz as part of the Bicentennial of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The event was organized by the Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).…
This article is part of the #FundEducation blog series, which focuses on the urgent need to bridge the financing gap for SDG 4: Quality Education for All. The series gathers insights from partners and experts in education finance, reflecting on the challenges of enhancing the volume, efficiency, and quality of resources dedicated to education worldwide, as well as the actions needed to ensure that education is adequately funded in the future.…
With strong regional participation, the Regional Webinar on Transboundary Waters in Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by UNESCO, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe), and ECLAC. The event aimed to present the main findings of the Third Progress Report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 and to discuss strategies for strengthening water cooperation across the region. SDG Indicator 6.5.2 measures the proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation, a key metric for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanit…
The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC conducted the sixth online training session for members of government institutions in the Dominican Republic, as part of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability). This session explored the concept of the circular economy from an environmental perspective, examining the impact of wastewater treatment on climate change and global warming. It also highlighted the potential of circular systems to contribute to climate mitigation efforts and to promote a more sustainable approach to water resource management.…
As part of the Federal Training Program on Integrated Water Resources Management, ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division delivered a masterclass on water governance. The event, held in a hybrid format, brought together professionals from provincial agencies across Argentina and, for the third consecutive year, contributed to strengthening technical capacities for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient water management in the face of current challenges.…
Dear friends, Today, 22 April, we celebrate International Mother Earth Day as well as a crucial milestone environmental democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: the entry into force four years ago of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement), following the deposit of the eleventh instrument of ratification. This landmark moment in regional multilateral cooperation solidified a shared commitment to environmental rights as essential pillars of sustainable devel…
The Statistical Coordination Group for the 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean presents a new information system and outlines a regional roadmap five years ahead of the 2030 Agenda.…
São Paulo, 11 April 2025 The Escazú Agreement was highlighted as a cornerstone for advancing responsible business conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 9th United Nations Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights, held from 9 to 11 April 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. Its relevance was particularly emphasized in discussions concerning environmental protection and the rights of human rights defenders. Bringing together more than 600 participants from across the region — including government officials, business representatives, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, acade…
From April 7 to 10, the city of Basseterre hosted the Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean, a key gathering for strengthening environmental democracy in the region. The event was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in its capacity as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement, together with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Women, UNEP, and UNDP. The forum took place in person, with a l…
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