Peru experienced a social and economic setback in 2023, as evidenced by the rise in monetary and extreme poverty. This deterioration is primarily attributed to economic stagnation stemming from the institutional crisis, which has reduced investment and employment, compounded by structural vulnerabilities such as the fragility of the healthcare system and natural disasters. These combined factors have eroded households’ consumption capacity, particularly in contexts of illness or loss of productive capital. The proposed solutions prioritize economic revitalization by encouraging private investment to generate formal employment and increase tax revenues. They also highlight the need for direct interventions, such as temporary jobs and improvements in public transportation, to reduce the unproductive costs borne by vulnerable populations. The effectiveness of these measures critically depends on a strengthened public administration, with qualified personnel capable of managing public resources efficiently and preventing social policies from remaining mere declarations of intent. This report is relevant to the open data movement because it illustrates how transparency and access to rigorous statistical information, such as that generated by national surveys, are essential for accurately diagnosing social problems. However, it also underscores the importance of democratizing knowledge: data must be interpreted and used by citizens and civil society to demand accountability from the state. The availability of clear indicators on poverty, employment, and public spending enables citizens to critically analyze the structural causes of the problem and promote evidence-based policies grounded in real data rather than political rhetoric alone.
Source: rpp.pePublished on 2024-05-15
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