Peruvian Development and Social Inclusion Minister Jorge Melendez on Monday restated the Inca country's commitment to allocate all possible resources to reducing poverty.
Minister Melendez highlighted Peru's
poverty eradication measures, such as the strengthening of links between conditional cash transfer programs, financial inclusion initiatives, and rural productive programs.
In addition, Melendez addressed progress made in vocational training and citizen security.
Lastly, he reiterated the commitment of all Peruvian authorities to preventing and reducing
anemia among infants.
On Tuesday, Minister Melendez will meet with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director for Latin America and the Caribbean
Jessica Faieta to discuss Peru’s challenges in terms of development and social inclusion, which merit the cooperation of the UN system.
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