Peru

The country continues to face significant threats to achieving greater development and prosperity

Country facts:

undernourishment
8 % of population (2021)
poverty
2.9 % of population (2021)

Currently active in Peru:

Peru has made remarkable progress in economic growth and poverty reduction in the two decades prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What are the development challenges in Peru?

The country continues to face significant threats to achieving greater development and prosperity: the impact of climate change, persistent inequalities, and its economic structure dependent on its natural resources. In addition, unaddressed structural constraints limit formal job creation, economic diversification, and the pace of poverty and inequality reduction.

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