Enhancing the Development Impact of Extractive Industries in Peru

Results achieved as of the end of the project (September 2018) include: (1) the introduction of improved municipal governance practices that increased transparency and collaboration between individual players within the political process in 38 municipalities. For instance the Investment Management Committees accelerated the execution of public projects and the Municipio al Dia´s website created in the project was transferred to the National Government to support more than 1 800 municipalities in Peru; (2) 284 farmer families implemented new irrigation techniques such as micro-reservoirs and spray irrigation systems to store and use water more efficiently. Bio-gardens with 254 greenhouses were able to grow - all year round - greater varieties of vegetables for nutritious foods which were not previously available in the area. Food insecurity for participating families was reduced by 19%. Results denoted improvements in the most vulnerable groups meaning that families are transitioning from a severe to moderate food insecurity; and (3) the project disbursed 7 829 microcredit loans with 35% of borrowers being women. Microcredit helped to cover part of the expenses to conduct agricultural activities and to respond to the household´s most pressing needs. The project has empowered rural women by strengthening their voices in municipalities’ and local communities’ decision-making spaces.