The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation announced on April 29 that it has trained a total of 146 provincial and district municipalities in formulating and managing urban infrastructure projects during the first four months of the year.
These training sessions are intended to help municipalities plan projects such as roads, sidewalks, parks, plazas, and sports courts more efficiently. The goal is to enable faster execution with fewer obstacles and greater impact for families, especially in areas that still face significant gaps in basic services and public spaces.
The sessions were led by the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (PMIB), which is part of the ministry. The PMIB designs and develops infrastructure projects aimed at improving public spaces and closing gaps in urban mobility. “It is essential that every project has a solid foundation from the start. These training sessions will help municipalities better present and manage their projects, making it easier to implement them for the benefit of the population,” said representatives from the Ministry of Housing.
So far this year, three training events have been held. The most recent brought together mayors and technical teams from Cajamarca, Áncash, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huánuco to strengthen their knowledge for advancing community-focused projects. Topics included urban planning under Invierte.pe guidelines, PMIB standards, financing mechanisms like works-for-taxes programs, investment management tools, and strategies for ensuring long-term sustainability.
By April this year these trainings had reached 15 regions across Peru—including Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Arequipa, Lima, Callao,Tacna,Ica,and Moquegua—reflecting an effort to decentralize knowledge sharing among local governments nationwide.
The Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services while promoting sustainable territorial development according to its official website. It operates as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch established by Law No. 27779 as reported on its website, with central headquarters in San Isidro,Lima,and regional Centers of Citizen Attention throughout Peru according to its official site. Its policies support sustainable development in housing construction water management sanitation,and urban growth as outlined online—with particular focus on supporting lower-income groups through partnerships with specialized entities per ministry information.
