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Peru President: Govt will seek to boost country's growth, development potential

14:14 | Lima, Oct. 30.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday presented the Government's General Policy thru 2021 noting that —with this plan— his administration will seek to strengthen the State-run institutions, as well as the country's growth and development potential.

"The projected growth for Peru this year is close to 3%. This growth, higher than the average (projected) for Latin America, cannot make us lose sight of the great challenges and needs we face in terms of the development of our country and the social equity (…)," the Head of State expressed.

Likewise, he said that this plan will focus on the demands of the Peruvian citizens who ask for improvements in their quality of life, education and health, more opportunities to undertake, in addition to well-paid jobs, as well as more representative and legitimate political systems.

Competitiveness Plan

On the other hand, he commented that the National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan for 2019-2030 was published last July. It includes more than 80 concrete measures to remove barriers and facilitate investments, which generate quality employment and higher income.

"One of these measures is the National Infrastructure Plan, which defines the vision, prioritizes projects, and articulates investment from a sector-oriented, territorial perspective of development," he added.

Furthermore, the top official indicated that this Plan prioritizes the execution of 52 projects with a positive impact on the competitiveness and well-being of the population throughout Peru.

"The projects involve an investment of approximately S/100 billion (about US$30.3 billion) that will help close gaps in key sectors (…)," he concluded.

Remarks were made during the presentation of the cabinet's measures by Prime Minister Vicente Zeballos.

Regional governors, mayors, as well as representatives of political parties, business groups, and civil society attended the ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima.

Presidente @MartinVizcarraC: Luchar contra la corrupción es fundamental, porque tenemos claro que nuestro país no puede ni podrá crecer sostenidamente en medio de este flagelo. El camino que hemos recorrido hasta hoy es largo y consistente, pero los desafíos aún son enormes. pic.twitter.com/wQzEu0Eoxm
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) October 30, 2019

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Published: 10/30/2019

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