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SMEs Can Boost Relations between Latin America and the European Union:According to a study by ECLAC and EUROCHAMBRES as part of the AL-INVEST Programme:

According to a study by ECLAC and EUROCHAMBRES as part of the AL-INVEST Programme:

SMEs Can Boost Relations between Latin America and the European Union

The two organizations presented the results of a joint study at the 4th CELAC-EU Business Summit in Chile.

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Meeting with business leaders at ECLAC headquarters:

Mexico has a "very encouraging and promising" outlook: Enrique Peña Nieto

According to Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, speaking as she welcomed the Mexican leader, Mexico can play a very active role in regional integration.

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At the Commission's headquarters in Santiago, Chile:

Latin American and European Union Ministers Took Part in ECLAC Roundtable

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, spoke at the meeting on equality and development.

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In a meeting at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile:

UN Agencies Analysed Progress and Challenges in Latin American and Caribbean Countries

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, led the meeting of the Regional Coordination Mechanism of the UN system.

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Alicia Bárcena at the First CELAC-EU Academic Summit:

"Latin America and the Caribbean Must Build a More Symmetrical and Equitable Relationship with Europe"

In the Chilean capital, the Executive Secretary of ECLAC took part in the event attended by representatives from over 200 universities and study centres from both regions.

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At a Forum opened today at the ECLAC headquarters:

Economists from Latin America and the European Union Share their Visions on the Future of the Two Regions

The event is taking place as part of the 1st CELAC-EU Summit being held this weekend in Chile.

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Latin America and the Caribbean:

ECLAC Statistical Yearbook Shows Gaps in the Educational Level of the Region's Inhabitants

New edition updates countries' economic, social and environmental indicators.

New report:

ECLAC Predicts an Upturn in Economic Growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2013

While uncertainties remain at the international level, the recovery of Argentina and Brazil and buoyant internal demand will enable the region to grow by around 3.8% next year.

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Watch video "Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2012"

According to a new ECLAC report:

Poverty Continues To Fall in Latin America, but Still Affects 167 Million People

The rise in wages has been a determining factor in poverty reduction, according to the United Nations agency.

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Watch video "Social Panorama of Latin America 2012"

ECLAC report:

Latin American and Caribbean Growth Will Fall to 3.2% in 2012 Owing to the Weak Global Economy

Despite the slowdown, most countries have the capacity to respond to international adversity, according to the Economic Survey 2012.

To achieve sustained growth with equality:

ECLAC Proposes an Integrated Approach to Development for the Region

The United Nations agency, which is holding its thirty-fourth session in El Salvador, is offering Latin American countries a new roadmap for the coming years.

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