ECLAC Notes Nº 50

Special Issue on the Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2006 Regional overview "Cautious optimism" sums up growth in Latin America and the Caribbean today. Column by ECLAC's Executive Secretary, José Luis Machinea The international environment and external sector Macroeconomic policy Domestic performance Region consolidates gains in fiscal accounts Statistical appendix Recent titles Calendar

ECLAC Notes Nº 33

Explosive Rise in Remittances from Latin America Emigrants to their Families To Grow Old in Latin America and Caribbean Opinion by José Luis Machinea Highlights: Rural Poverty, a Persistent Issue Indicators Urban Residential Segregation Perpetuates Inequiality Recent Titles Calendar

ECLAC Notes. Special Issue

Special Issue: Preserving the Multilateral Trading System: An Evaluation of Doha The Underlying Reasons Uncertain Status of Initiatives for Developing Countries Hong Kong Ministerial Accord on Export Subsidies Main Differences in Agriculture The Perfect is Enemy of the Good Obstacles to Negotiating Access to Agricultural Product Markets Multilateralism, the Main Casualty The Benefits of the WTO Importance of Renewing Negotiations for Latin America

ECLAC Notes Nº 37

Worrisome Decline in Labour Conditions Being Young in Ibero-America Op- ed, by José Luis Machinea:For a Social Cohesion Pact Highlights; Carbon Markets: An Opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean Indicators Economic Lag Causes Social Decline in Haiti Recent Titles Calendar

Notas de la CEPAL Nº 13

Nuevo rostro en las ciudades de la región Indígenas y afroamericanos viven en la pobreza Opinión: Financiamiento del desarrollo en el nuevo contexto internacional Precisiones: Impacto de las reformas económicas en América Latina y el Caribe Indicadores La oportunidad demográfica Publicaciones recientes Calendario

ECLAC Notes Nº 56

Special issue about the Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2007 Regional Panorama Opinion by ECLAC's Executive Secretary, José Luis Machinea. Taking Advantage of the Favourable Scenario to Consolidate Economic Growth Macroeconomic Policy Domestic Performance External Sector Macroeconomic Management Should Make the Most of Growth Statistical Appendix Recent Titles Calendar of events

ECLAC Notes Nº 13

The new face of the region's citiesIndigenous and afro-american people live in poverty Opinion: Development financing in the new international contextHighlights: The impact of economic reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean Indicators The demographic opportunity Recent titles Calendar

ECLAC Notes Nº 41

Latin America and the Caribbean Will Grow 4.3% this Year How to Ensure Social Policies are Both Efficient and Effective Opinion: Hopeful Economic Scenario in Latin America and the Caribbean, by José Luis Machinea Highlights: High Youth Unemployment Creates Uncertainty Among Youth, by Jurgen Weller Indicators Teenage Pregnancies more Frequent Among Poor Girls Recent Titles Calendar

ECLAC Notes Nº 24

Economic Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Be Negative in 2002 Regional Repercussions of the Argentine Crisis Op-ed: Half a Lost Decade, by José Antonio Ocampo, Executive Secretary of ECLAC Highlights: Investing in Sustainable Development Indicators Women's Participation in State Reform Recent titles and calendar of events

ECLAC Notes Nº 8

Preliminary overview of the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 1999Regional panoramaOpinion: The Latin American economy in 1999External sectorLow prices and decline in intraregional trade cause a reduction in exportsMacroeconomic policy and reformExchange rate policies become more flexibleDomestic performanceStatistical appendix Recent titlesCalendar

Notas de la CEPAL Nº 25

Panorama Social de América Latina 2001-2002 Elevadas Tasas de Deserción Escolar en América Latina Media Década Perdida Aumentó la Pobreza. Columna de opinión de José Antonio Ocampo, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL Precisiones: Migración Internacional, Vulnerabilidad y Derechos Humanos Indicadores Oferta de Empleo Calificado No Satisface las Actuales Necesidades Publicaciones recientes y calendario de eventos

Notas de la CEPAL Nº 27

Los Caminos hacia una Sociedad de la Información Panorama de la Inserción Internacional de América Latina y el Caribe 2001-2002 Columna de Opinión de Secretario Ejecutivo de al CEPAL, José Antonio Ocampo: Nuestra Oportunidad Digital Precisiones. Integración y Transporte Internacional: Desafíos Pendientes Indicadores Estudio Enfatiza Importancia de Redistribuir el Ingreso para Reducir la Pobreza en América Latina Publicaciones recientes Calendario de eventos

ECLAC Notes Nº 5

Ups and downs of the Brazilian economy Surprises in structural reform index Opinion: Does foreign direct investment contribute to economic growth? Highlights: The debate over Chile's Water Code Indicators Community management improves rural education Recent titles Calendar

ECLAC Notes No 31

Special Issue Social Panorama of Latin America 2002-2003   Op Ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Deputy Executive Secretary: Struggling Against Hunger and Poverty  Hunger Declines in Latin America and the Caribbean   Fome Zero: Anti-Hunger Drive in Brazil   The Invisibility of Women's Poverty  Social Spending Rises and Becomes Better Focused In Latin America Labor Regulations Are Not Followed   Statistical Appendix  Recent Titles  Calendar

ECLAC Notes Nº 39

Foreign Direct Investment Rose 44% in 2004 Integration In South America's Natural Gas Industry Opinion by José Luis Machinea: Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America: the Need to Sustain the Past Year's Recovery and Achieve Greater Benefits Highlights: Development Banks and Financing for Productive Development Indicators Poverty and Precarious Housing in Latin American Cities Recent Titles Calendar