UNCTAD – Harnessing regional integration and green industrial policy for enhancing sustainable development in Latin America, Oct 2023

The main theme of the document is the use of regional integration and green industrial policy to promote sustainable development in Latin America. Key findings include the need for a strategic approach to economic diversification, which should be a central element of policy. This involves identifying sectors for diversification based on national development criteria and global market and technological trends, as well as applying appropriate policy tools. A regional approach and active cooperation among Southern countries are crucial for promoting sustainable economic transformation. Latin American countries can develop a regional industrial ecosystem around low-carbon technologies.