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Myanmar is currently passing through a crucial period of political reform, against the background of rapid economic growth and international openness. The successful November 2015 parliamentary elections capped a landmark year for the country. Myanmar has undergone changes that only a few years ago might have seemed unlikely, if not impossible. These events took place just over a decade since...

In addition to an article on Peru’s ecotourism potential, this chapter contains information on hotels, government agencies and other listings, as well as useful tips for visitors on a range of topics such as visa requirements, currency and transportation.

Peru’s current modern legal framework has now been in place for more than 25 years. After several different governments, global economic crises and other phenomena affecting the country, its underlying legal framework has essentially remained the same. Laws may have changed and some experiments have been conducted, but the country’s principles, laws, regulations and constitution have endured,...

This chapter provides an overview of the Peruvian tax regime, covering areas of particular interest to investors such as individual and corporate income tax, capital gains regulations, stability agreements, Customs regulations and other investor considerations. This chapter contains an interview with Orlando Marchesi, Lead Partner, Tax and Legal, PwC Peru.

As diversification efforts continue, the education sector remains a top priority for the government of President Ollanta Humala. Since taking office in 2011, the Humala administration has initiated large-scale reforms aimed at improving educational outcomes. While the presidential elections in 2016 add a degree of uncertainty over the future, there seems to be enough political will to carry...