IDB - Inter-American Development Bank

Published purpose

This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Peruvian Government to plan and manage energy resources efficiently and in a sustainable manner. The project is relevant for Peru’s economic success, since its recent growth has been fuelled by the development and consumption of its large natural resource base, of which energy resources form an important part. Specifically, the project intends to support the implementation of the Peruvian National Energy Policy which aims to improve energy planning, enhance the use of renewable energy sources and strengthen the capacity of parastatal institutions involved in the sector. Key activities include: 1) providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy and Mines in the design, implementation and staffing of an Energy Planning Unit; 2) the assessment of the corporate governance framework of parastatal institutions; 2) the creation of experts networks to enhance knowledge sharing on renewable energy between public institutions at central and regional levels.