Peru has made progress in 30 indicators contained in the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The goals were adopted by world leaders from 193 countries in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit in New York.
The
SDGs —also known as Global Goals— build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty.
The 17 goals are: no poverty; zero hunger; good health and well-being; quality education; gender equality; clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; as well as industry, innovation and infrastructure.
The list also includes: reduced inequalities; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; climate action; life below water; life on land; peace, justice and strong institutions; as well as partnerships for the goals.
While the SDGs are not legally binding, governments are expected to take ownership and establish national frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals.
In the case of Peru, the proportion of people living in households with access to basic services increased from 71% in 2015 to 73.1% in 2016.
Likewise, the percentage of total public expenditure in essential services (education, health and social protection) rose from 36.8% in 2015 to 38.8% in 2016.
As for quality
education, the proportion of public primary schools —where teachers received pedagogical support— expanded from 28.1% in 2015 to 35.1% in 2016.
The percentage of people living in households —where at least one member owns a mobile phone— grew from 90.8% in 2015 to 92.6% in 2016.
Poverty reduction
Overall, Peru made a significant progress achieving the SDGs related to poverty this year.
Also, the document states the Andean country has shown macroeconomic strength and growth.
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