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SELA presents “Knowledge Capsules” to promote action in response to the region’s challenges

SELA and EIIS publish a report on technology diplomacy and digital sovereignty for Latin America and the Caribbean

The III China-LAC Forum concludes with the identification of six strategic pathways for long-term cooperation

“Bites by SELA” is launched: a new way of reporting on the economy of Latin America and the Caribbean

SELA promotes a new phase of cooperation between Latin America, the Caribbean and China at the III Development Forum held in Zhengzhou

SELA and CISS conclude Workshop on disaster risk management with a social protection approach in Quito

Ambassador Lesly David: “A strong and resilient community is one where no one is left behind”

Ambassador Lesly David takes office as new Permanent Secretary of SELA

SELA and Universidad del Valle de México sign academic collaboration agreement

III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity

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Indicators for Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), committed to the sustainable development and integration of Latin America and the Caribbean, presents herein the key indicators for the region, as an integral part of its work programme. These indicators represent an essential tool for decision-making and the formulation of policies that promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Through this initiative, SELA makes a significant contribution to strengthening regional integration.

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Artificial Inteligence and and public policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Experiences and contributions toward shaping a regional roadmap

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SELA – Strategies and public policy proposals for LAC integration

The Relationship of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: Notes for a Development Agenda

AI and Diplomacy International relations in the era of disruptive technologies

SME Policy Index – Latin America and the Caribbean 2024. Towards an Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Recovery

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Resilient communities – Volcanic eruptions: Knowledge for safe communities

Mercosur-EU Agreement Are SMEs prepared?

The costs of an earthquake: impact on port logistics

Global Policy Perspective Report: Tech Diplomacy and Latin America and the Caribbean

Workshop on disaster risk management with a social protection approach. Quito, Ecuador 12 and 13 August 2025 – Rapporteur’s Report

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SELA presents “Knowledge Capsules” to promote action in response to the region’s challenges

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) presents “Knowledge Capsules”, a series of brief content pieces designed to provide relevant, concise, and specialised information on economic, social and development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. This new audiovisual format summarises complex topics in highly valuable bite-sized pieces of information, facilitating access to key […]

SELA and EIIS publish a report on technology diplomacy and digital sovereignty for Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in collaboration with the European Institute of International Studies (EIIS), published the Global Policy Perspective Report: Tech Diplomacy & Latin America and the Caribbean “Towards a Regional Strategy for Digital Sovereignty, Cooperation with Big Tech Companies and Global Technology Governance.” The report argues that the rapid disruption […]

The III China-LAC Forum concludes with the identification of six strategic pathways for long-term cooperation

At the closing ceremony of the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity, the Director-General of the Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), CHAI Yu, outlined the six long-term development pathways structured […]

Work Programme

Economic Recovery

Stimulate economic growth by strengthening regional integration processes, contributing to the design of public policies that facilitate trade and promoting the SME business ecosystem.

Social Development

Social development is the improvement in the living conditions of people, including food, education, health, social protection, labor rights and protection against disasters, among others.