Uruguay

In recent years, Uruguay has integrated sustainable, inclusive and green development into its core pillars of economic development, setting ambitious goals for equality, environment and a diversified economy. To drive this progress Uruguay strengthened policy frameworks with, for example, the preparation of a National Development Strategy — Uruguay 2050, and the National Environmental Plan for Sustainable Development. 

When Uruguay joined PAGE in 2017, work initially focused on strengthening the capacity of policymakers to assess environmental policies and use macroeconomic models, enhancing public-private collaboration, and broadening engagement and awareness on Inclusive Green Economy. The country has more recently focused attention on the concept of circular economy, given its potential to generate new businesses and green jobs. In line with these objectives, PAGE has contributed at the aggregate level to the design of national green economy policies, including the national development plan and national plans for circular economy, employment and waste management. 

Following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, PAGE is also implementing targeted support for green recovery efforts, focusing on the circular economy, the generation of green employment and support to SMEs, particularly in the food sector.