Corruption undermines faith in government, hinders economic growth, renders opportunities for exploitation, and deprives citizens of basic services. In Peru, where half of all government spending is procurement—the purchase of goods, services, and infrastructure for society’s benefit—corruption in public procurement is an acute concern. USAID, in alliance with the Government of Peru, seeks to strengthen the capacities of key public entities to reduce systemic corruption in public investment and procurement and to strengthen oversight by the private sector and civil society.
USAID builds on previous efforts to support Peru’s commitment to fair, efficient, and transparent public procurement. This activity supports Peru’s implementation of the country’s own National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Plan, which incorporates recommendations from an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Integrity Review. The assistance convenes government agencies, civil society actors, and international experts to establish standards, strengthen procedures, improve oversight, and promote a culture of integrity. The goal is to ensure that public resources are devoted to meeting citizens’ needs.
