To what extent has the mining crisis impacted the industrial sector in Peru?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Karl Maslo, Regional CEO, EXSA: Interview from The Report: Peru 2017
Interviews & Viewpoints | Gonzalo Villarán, Director of Innovation, Ministry of Production: Interview from The Report: Peru 2017
How significant are investments in innovation, and how can the public sector play a part?
Articles & Analysis | Government support and international loans help develop niche sectors in Peru from The Report: Peru 2017
Recently announced international loans and sustained government efforts continue to push innovation forward in Peru. Government support has increased in recent years, contributing to the development of a stronger institutional framework and increasing support to various sectors. While many areas are yet to benefit from financing in innovation...
Articles & Analysis | Initiatives tackle innovation obstacles for Peru's small businesses from The Report: Peru 2017
With the signing of a $40m loan on August 22, 2016, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the government of Peru committed to continue to work towards the promotion of innovation, namely with a focus on addressing the challenges facing micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Previous loans have similarly supported the...
Articles & Analysis | Government bodies promote innovation in Peru from The Report: Peru 2017
Investment in research and development (R&D) and innovation has been increasing in recent years in Peru, partly as a result of greater government commitment to science, technology and innovation issues. This investment seems to be paying off in terms of institutional strengthening, sector incentives and increased funding, as well as an...
Articles & Analysis | An introduction to Peru's history and culture from The Report: Peru 2017
Ancient Peru was the cradle of the Incan empire, which flourished between 1400 and 1533 CE. The empire’s religious and administrative centre, Cuzco, is known today for being home to the world-renowned Machu Picchu. One of the new seven wonders of the world, the site attracts thousands of visitors each year. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors...