A democratic foundation fosters individual opportunity for prosperity and improved well-being. Above, Aicacolor has generated 36 direct jobs and approximately 1,500 indirect jobs in one of Peru’s drug production areas, providing an alternative to coca cultivation.

All USAID-funded democracy activities are designed to promote the participation of traditionally marginalized groups, including women.

The local governance program aims to ensure inclusion of women and other disadvantaged groups in the formulation and oversight of regional and local development plans and participatory budgets, with specific training provided to community groups representing women. Local governments also are trained on how to be sensitive to gender issues.

A USAID-supported civil society consortium works with congressional committees to promote policy reforms, including ensuring that gender impact is taken into account as legislative bills are developed and the national budget is considered, providing advice on an equal opportunity law, and encouraging improvements in citizen participation mechanisms. USAID's partners in these efforts include Associates Rural Development (ARD), the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and Peruvian institutions and local NGOs.

Peru Program Objectives

Selected Activities

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