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Record Nr.

UNINA9910777886703321

Titolo

An opportunity for a different Peru : : prosperous, equitable, and governable / / [edited by] Marcelo M. Giugale, Vicente Fretes-Cibils, John L. Newman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2007

ISBN

1-280-72563-X

9786610725632

0-8213-6863-X

Descrizione fisica

xxix, 825 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm

Altri autori (Persone)

GiugaleMarcelo

Fretes CibilsVicente <1956->

NewmanJohn L. <1955->

Disciplina

330.985

Soggetti

Political science

Peru Economic policy

Peru Social policy

Peru Politics and government 1980-

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Editor Biographies; Acronyms; Synthesis; I. Rationale-Why This Book?; II. The Opportunity for a Different Peru-The Main Messages; III. An Economy That Creates Jobs; IV. A New Social Contract; V. A State to Be Proud of; VI. Putting It All Together-An Agenda For Action; Part I Thematic Chapters; Chapter 1. The Power of Growth to Build a Prosperous Society; Chapter 2. Governance: A Strategy for State Reform; Part II An Economy That Generates Jobs; MACROECONOMIC STABILITY; GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS; INFRASTRUCTURE; NATURAL RESOURCES; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES

Part III A New Social ContractGENERAL WELLBEING; SOCIAL SECTORS; Part IV A State to Be Proud of; MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE; ACCESS TO WELLBEING

Sommario/riassunto

For the first time in the republican history of Peru, the presidential transition takes place in democracy, social peace, fast economic growth



and favorable world markets. In other words, there has never been a better chance to build a different Peru - a richer country, more equal and governable. There are multiple ways to achieve that goal. New reforms must stem from a widespread and participatory debate, one of a common vision conceived for and by Peruvians. This book aims at making a technical and independent contribution to such debate; it summarizes the knowledge available about the chall