The coronavirus pandemic demonstrated the importance of using evidence to inform prompt responses by governments through public policies throughout the world, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.

We now state more clearly that the confrontation of persistent inequalities in the region depends on a coordinated effort of the entire society. The systems of production and use of evidence, as well as their actors in governments, academia and civil society, need to be more connected, sharing agendas, exchanging tools and co-creating solutions for the main social challenges.

In 2022, I was raised or Evidence Hub of Latin America and the Caribbean, with the objective of promoting connection and collaboration between the parties interested in this debate. We hope that or enLACe 2022 be the first of many meetings to strengthen our region and advance a common agenda for more informed and effective public policies.