Publications, analysis and policy proposals
Articles, policy papers, reports and working papers produced by the Observatory team and its collaborators.
Article
Let's not miss the chance to improve public services
The Chancay megaport is a chance for the public sector to create conditions so private investment benefits citizens.
Report
Environmental challenges of the Port of Chancay for sustainable urban development
Chancay's population could rise to 216,000 over the next decade as new workers and their families arrive.
Working paper
Port competition: is tariff regulation needed at the Port of Chancay?
The new terminal introduces a level of competition that will challenge the historic concentration of the Callao port.
Analysis
Chancay on the Pacific chessboard: trade, China and Peru's role
The terminal positions Peru as a logistics hub between South America and Asia, with geopolitical implications beyond trade.
Report
Employment and the logistics value chain around the new terminal
We estimate direct and indirect job creation and the productive linkages expected in the port's area of influence.
Analysis
Mobility and the road corridor: the bottleneck between Chancay and Lima
Rising freight traffic demands coordinated road planning so congestion isn't passed on to intermediate cities.
Article
Port automation: what a smart port means for Chancay
Cargo-handling technology redefines labour skills and the terminal's efficiency standards.
Working paper
Water and sanitation amid Chancay's population growth
Demand for basic services will outpace installed capacity unless public investment is anticipated.
Analysis
Territorial governance: who plans the Chancay of 2035?
Fragmented competencies across government levels risk leaving critical gaps in urban planning.