"Thus, in 2021, the year which will mark the bicentenary of our independence, Peru would be able to pass to the high-income category economy, exceeding US$ 20.000, according to World Bank standards," he said.
In this regard, Amorrortu stressed the country's public and private sectors need to work hand in hand for Peru to reach developed status by that year.
Moreover, ADEX's head proposed to set up a special national commission which has the task of leading this agreement as well as to implement measures in order to bridge the country's infrastructure gap, and education reform focused on development of highly skilled human capital.
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