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Aerial view of the new "Via Expresa Cusco"
FEATURE STORY
From Dream to Reality: How the Cusco Via Expresa Avenue is Transforming Mobility in the City
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/04/10/del-sueno-a-la-realidad-como-la-via-expresa-cusco-transforma-la-movilidad-de-la-ciudad

This project has waited 40 years to transform muddy streets into hope, along a corridor that addresses urban displacement and fosters a more dignified life.

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Cover of the publication "Peru's Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity"
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Peru's Country Economic Memorandum
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/peru/publication/peru-country-economic-memorandum-seizing-opportunities-for-growth-and-prosperity
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CReCER 2025: Accelerating Sustainability and Innovation for Economic Growth

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/03/04/regional-crecer-2025-conference-accelerating-sustainability-and-innovation-for-economic-growth-across-latin-america-and-
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BY THE NUMBERS: PERU

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OVERVIEW:
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THE LATEST FROM PERU

Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blogs, research, and publications about Peru here:

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of Peru and the results that demonstrate our commitment to the country's development

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Peru - Country Economic Memorandum
Peru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Peru has made significant economic gains but faces challenges. Bold reforms can boost productivity and institutional capacity while promoting gender equality and equitable development.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/peru/publication/peru-country-economic-memorandum-seizing-opportunities-for-growth-and-prosperity
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/peru/publication/peru-country-economic-memorandum-seizing-opportunities-for-growth-and-prosperity
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Reducing Gender Gaps in Management: Experimental Evidence from Peru
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/a8a83348-539b-45a3-9000-4c9ada2aa1a7
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Rising Strong: Peru Poverty and Equity Assessment
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/peru/publication/resurgir-fortalecidos-evaluacion-de-pobreza-y-equidad-en-el-peru
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Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth: Building Learning Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/43225d85-4403-4d10-9751-dff02b2d0470
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Country Leadership

Issam Abousleiman
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/i/issam-abousleiman
Issam Abousleiman
Regional Director for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru
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Oliver Braedt
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/o/oliver-braedt
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Operations Manager for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru
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Susana Cordeiro Guerra
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/s/susana-cordeiro-guerra
Susana Cordeiro Guerra
Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank
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World Bank Group in Peru

Avenida Álvarez Calderón 185, San Isidro – Lima

+51 1 622-2300

Peruinfo@worldbankgroup.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact Peruinfo@worldbankgroup.org