Urban and rural development policies

This chapter discusses urban and rural policies in Peru. It suggests how to design better urban and rural policies to improve regional development outcomes. The chapter is divided into three main parts. The first section focuses on urban development, and in particular steps that will need to be taken in terms of policy development and implementation, to develop a comprehensive urban policy framework for Peru. The second section discusses rural policies, and identifies principles and lessons for a rural development policy that can better link economic and social objectives. Finally, the third section draws some conclusions and sums up key recommendations.