The long-neglected forests of Peru are near the top of the agenda in 2016, with a package of reforms developed in cooperation with the private sector and launched in September 2015 set to give one of the country’s most promising industries momentum.
SURGING DEMAND: According to the UN’s Food and...
Peru is famous for its seafood, particularly ceviche, a dish based on fresh raw fish, citrus juices and chili. However, the country’s huge fishing industry is focused on the processing of anchovy into fishmeal and oils. The fish, shrimps and shellfish enjoyed by diners in Lima often come from aquaculture farms. Still small, this industry is...
As economic expansion continues to expose weaknesses in the country’s transport network, the government is channelling investment into renovating domestic infrastructure. The air sector in particular has been receiving much attention, as some of the country’s busiest airports face capacity constraints.
Despite the advantages of several Pacific ports allowing fast links to international markets, Peru’s logistics performance remains constricted by insufficient road development and weak links between the coast and the Andean hinterland. In addition to its high mountain ranges, the country’s large swathes of Amazon rainforest, which account for...
Improving transportation networks has become one of Peru’s top priorities. Several years of fast economic growth have laid bare persisting gaps, underscoring the need to reduce logistics costs and revamp the country’s infrastructure. Projects targeting the development of roads, ports, airports and railways are helping to improve logistics...
What are the most significant challenges Peru faces in reaching its goal of covering 93% of its infrastructure deficit by 2021?
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