14:57 | Pasco (Pasco region), May. 24.
At least 30 social programs were created by the current administration, President Ollanta Humala stressed on Tuesday.
Education
He noted the government-implemented education policy has led to raising the sector’s budget from 2.9% to 4% of GDP for building schools and raising teacher’s salaries, among other goals.
Peru's top official suggested the next administration to increase the number of beneficiaries and raise the education budget up to 6% of GDP by 2021.
"Only during my administration 30 new social programs were created that allowed people to be lifted from poverty, by granting them pensions, providing healthcare to children […], as well as 100,000 scholarships to youngsters," he told Pasco region's Paucartambo district inhabitants.
Social programs
The Head of State assured he will continue working on the country's social and education policy thru his last day in office to provide opportunities to Peruvians in most need.
Pension 65 provides a financial support of S/ 250 (about US$ 75) to elderly people across the country every two months in a bid to reduce their vulnerability and improve their quality of life. According to the President, half a million citizens benefit from it.
Qali Warma has assisted initial and elementary school students from Peruvian State-run educational centers by providing them with breakfasts and lunch. It delivers 3.6 million food portions to elementary school students every day.
Education and food were deemed as the "key to success" since economic growth is relevant "only if it touches the population."
Budget allocation
Mr. Humala went on to add Pasco region has been allocated S/3.50 billion (about US$1.06 billion) for project development. The amount exceeds the initially-pledged figure by S/1.50 billion (about US$454 million).
The President was joined by Deputy Minister of Policy and Social Evaluation Ariela Luna, local authorities and First Lady Nadine Heredia.
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Published: 5/24/2016