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Resource Management - Figure 3 (Peru (Middle income country, 77th out of…
Resource Management - Figure 3
Peru
Middle income country
77th out of 187 on HDI
30% population live below national poverty line
In rural areas, 50% population is considered poor
People born in Lima have a life expectancy 20 years longer than in rural areas
Fact File
Roads - Important part of Development
Connect major settlements
Create opportunities for development in rural Peru
New trade corridors
New travel opportunities - new areas to tourism
Tourism is suitable
Considerable economic benefits
Limited environmental impacts
Roads pass through protected reserves and National Parks, so environmental damage will be minimised
Environmental Impacts
Put 275,000 hectares at risk
Cross 2 indigenous reserves and a national park
When a new highway is built, a band of land 10km wide is lost
Reduce rural poverty
Encourage the growth of the mining industry
Help government pledge to reduce poverty by 50% by 2021
Will connect rural areas and create opportunities