The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) announced on Apr. 6 the launch of the Inclusive Business Solution (IBS) Program, a joint initiative with Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The program aims to strengthen technical, productive, and management skills among micro and small enterprises in Peru’s metalworking sector linked to the naval industry supply chain.
This development is significant as it supports efforts to enhance local expertise and integrate Peruvian manufacturing into global supply networks. The first group of 25 technicians from 12 small companies was introduced at a ceremony. These individuals were selected by international experts from Hyundai Heavy Industries and KOICA, and will begin intensive training in South Korea focusing on advanced manufacturing specialties such as welding, piping, boilermaking, and quality control.
The IBS Program plans to train a total of 180 technicians and 30 managers under international standards to improve Peru’s technical workforce. Minister of Production César Quispe Luján said this step is important for advancing technology transfer within the country. He also noted that participating companies had previously improved their management practices through ProInnóvate.
“No solo buscamos este tipo de pasantías, sino que también estamos planteando fuertemente, desde el Ministerio, la creación de un CITE de metalmecánica avanzada o de competitividad. Estamos trabajando en ello para que, así como Corea, podamos hacer transferencias tecnológicas hacia los centros de innovación, y estos a su vez hacia las pequeñas empresas, fortaleciendo sus capacidades,” Quispe Luján said.
Choi Jong-Uk, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Peru, welcomed the collaboration between both countries: “El Gobierno coreano reafirma su compromiso de seguir apoyando iniciativas que impulsen el desarrollo sostenible, la innovación tecnológica y el crecimiento inclusivo…la atención y el apoyo que Perú y Corea brindarán conjuntamente a este proyecto lo convertirán en un ejemplo emblemático de cooperación bilateral.” Representatives from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, KOICA, POSCO International and other organizations attended the event.
The Ministry of Production serves producers across Peru through social inclusion initiatives designed to improve living conditions according to its official website. It oversees national policies for fishing, aquaculture and industry with an emphasis on sustainable development according to its official website. The ministry operates multiple facilities in San Isidro—including business development centers—and issues regulations supporting sustainable growth according to its official website.
As part of its mandate under ministerial guidance according to its official website, PRODUCE provides technical assistance and training services throughout Peru’s communities—a role that has earned it international recognition for sustainable fishing efforts by the OECD according to its official website.
