Peruvian government to work with ICE’s Enabling Better Infrastructure programme to strengthen country’s infrastructure plan

The Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work with the Institution of Civil Engineer’s (ICE) Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.

The focus of their work will be strengthening the third version of Peru’s infrastructure plan.

The MoU was signed as part of a week-long programme of infrastructure-themed events organised by the UK Embassy in Lima, Peru, including the eighth Infrastructure Taskforce held on 24 September.

The UK’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA), and the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) also participated. The various organisations shared insight and best practice on planning infrastructure in the UK, and internationally.

Gavin Cook, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru, said:

"The agreement to work with the Enabling Better Infrastructures programme is an important moment in the development of Peru’s next infrastructure plan and exemplifies how the country is committed to delivering infrastructure that will deliver what people need."

Dr Kerry Bobbins, head of Enabling Better Infrastructure at the ICE, said:

"The EBI programme is making great strides in influencing international conversations about strategic infrastructure planning and its importance. We have already had our first dialogue with the Peruvian government to identify key areas to develop in the country’s infrastructure plan. We’re looking forward to continuing this conversation and sharing its learnings."

In addition to signing the MoU with the Peruvian government, the EBI programme has also recently assisted the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission develop its 30-year infrastructure plan.

Professor Jim Hall, Chair of the EBI steering group, said:

"In the long run, well planned infrastructure improves people’s lives, but successful infrastructure delivery requires strong vision, and sustained commitment. The insight the Enabling Better Infrastructure programme provides to governments helps clarify decision-making, increases transparency between governments and the public, and helps deliver infrastructure that will meet people’s needs."

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