PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

581547

Primary Business Area

Investment Climate

Disclosure Date

Aug 29, 2013

Country

Peru

Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

IFC Approval Date

Apr 25, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$661,370.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Apr 30, 2015

Project Description

This project is aimed at improving procedures for obtaining licenses, permits, and inspections required to start and operate a tourism business in Cusco.
Improvements will include reengineering current processes, a review of the regulatory framework, implementation of a new computer system for issuing licenses and permits, training of officials and public servants, and monitoring achieved results.
The main activities under the project are: 1) Diagnostic study to identify the licenses, permits, and inspections required to open and operate a tourism business in Cusco; 2) Reform proposal; 3) Implementation of a reform plan for simplification; 4) Design and implementation of mechanisms to improve sustainability in the new procedures; 5) Communication and awareness campaigns aimed at end users and citizens. Based on the results, this project might be replicated in other regions of Peru.

Development Results