Peru

If physical structures reflect the process of building a strong economy, then Peru has engaged in related programmes with a passion that should continue for many years to come. According to the National Statistical Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informá tica, INEI) the sector grew by 15.17% in 2012, far more than the 3.43%...

THE COMPANY: Cementos Pacasmayo is a cement company based in Peru, with more than 50 years of operating history producing, distributing and selling cement and cement-related materials, such as concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete in the northern region of the country. Its products are primarily used...

In a little more than two decades Peru’s modern economic narrative has been drastically transformed thanks to continued macroeconomic growth and prudent fiscal planning. Much of this transformation is owed to high commodity prices, which have ensured the maximum value for Peru’s natural resources, though growth in recent years has also been...

Substantial economic growth over the past decade has resulted in greater focus on Peru’s deficient infrastructure. Of the estimated deficit, approximately $13bn is attributed solely to highway construction, an essential component that often encounters difficulties due to the country’s complicated terrain, especially in the Andes Mountains and...

With an estimated maximum potential for hydroelectric power of 69,445 MW, Peru has an abundant source of renewable energy. The potential capacity of hydroelectric resources was roughly 12 times greater than peak electricity demand in 2012. However, in recent years hydroelectric plants have become less important in supplying power to the national...