Peru

Magazine articles on politics and society in Peru.

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IDB America November 2003	IDB supports mass transit in Peru The IDB approved a $45 million loan to the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, Peru, help finance the first stage of an integrated mass transit system for the city.
TIME Europe November 10, 2003 Tim Padgett	Back on the Warpath Once thought destroyed, the Peruvian rebel group Sendero Luminoso has restarted its armed struggle.
IDB America October 2003 Daniel Drosdoff	One less barrier to healthcare In Peru, a targeted health program for the poor is helping to reduce infant and maternal mortality
IDB America September 2003 Daniel Drosdoff	A right start for preschoolers Peru's Wawa Wasi program offers low-income parents a safe and stimulating place to leave their young children during working hours
IDB America August 2003 Paul Constance	One-stop justice In Peru, unconventional courthouses make it easy for citizens in marginal areas to take their problems to a judge.
IDB America June 2003 Paul Constance	Public school, privately run A unique partnership between church and state brings high-quality education to impoverished Peruvian villages
IDB America June 2003	IDB supports housing sector in Peru The IDB announced the approval of a $60 million loan to Peru to support the first phase of a $200 million program to transform the housing sector by mobilizing private investment in order to increase the supply of homes and benefit low-income groups.
IDB America June 2003 Paul Constance	`This is an ideal school' Why teachers love to work at Peru's Fe y Alegria schools, despite remote locations and low pay
IDB America June 2003 Paul Constance	A secret worth sharing People who visit one of Peru's Fe y Alegria schools tend to be impressed. Eager students, highly motivated teachers, and neatly maintained facilities are the norm, despite the grim surroundings -- virtually all FyA schools are situated in marginal urban neighborhoods or impoverished rural areas.
IDB America September 2002 Paul Constance	Ancient tradition sustains modern roads In Peru's altiplano, indigenous cooperatives use communal labor to keep rural roads in top condition.
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