Equality at the centre of development

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has proposed strategic paths towards development throughout its seven decades of existence. Since 2010, equality has had a central focus in that undertaking, as can be seen in the principal documents submitted for consideration by the countries of the region at the Commission’s four most recent sessions. Thus, for almost a decade, ECLAC has identified equality as a foundational value of development and as a non-negotiable ethical principle, in keeping with the increasing importance of the topic in public demands and policy debates.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities