Urban Cadastre in Peru

Updated cadastres are the basis for efficient land markets and local economic development. Cadastre systems also enable municipalities to increase local tax revenues and improve urban planning, what is crucial for resilience against natural disasters and other shocks. The Peruvian Government has initiated cadastral reforms as it recognizes the key-role of cadastre systems for the further development of the country. However, the vast majority of Peruvian local governments lack the technical and financial capacities to operate and maintain an updated cadastre system and to use cadastral information for better municipal service provision. The proposed project is key to address and sustainably overcome these obstacles.