Peru remains an attractive investment destination by reason of its infrastructure and mining project portfolio, as well as its macroeconomic stability, Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) affirmed on Monday.
CCL Institute of Economics and Business Development (IEDEP) Director Cesar Peñaranda noted Peru's infrastructure deficit (US$120 billion) following
Coastal El Niño phenomenon disasters, as well as its mining project portfolio (US$50 billion) open up major opportunities.
"We can start reversing the [negative] investment trend next year, which will lead to growth at a faster pace," the officer told Andina news agency.
"That's what
Moody's highlights, and it is also what has been underlined quite a lot in the international market," he added.
The CCL officer assured Peru is prepared to fund the said reconstruction, as it relies on the
Fiscal Stabilization Fund and a highly liquid local financial market.
Mining projects
Peñaranda observed large-scale mining ventures' feasibility could benefit from a boost to the
Social Pre-Payment Fund (investing in basic infrastructure for populations settled in mines influence area) and a proper social dialogue.
He also stressed Peru's macroeconomic policy, which "mirrors an adequate monetary and foreign exchange policy" while also guaranteeing "
low inflation."
Growing exports
Lastly, the CCL-IEDEP head indicated the global demand rebound has translated into a rise in Peruvian exports, which in turn has helped offset weaker public and private investment.
"Peruvian exports expanded 9.7% last year and are expected to increase 6.8% this year, which is allowing —to a certain extent— the economy to grow more than 2%," he concluded.
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