Regional Government of Arequipa 2005-2018: Budget execution and development and management projects of the education and health sectors. A case of subnational government management in Peru

Abstract

This paper evaluates the budget execution, the administration of development projects and the progress in the Education and Health sectors of the Regional Government of Arequipa, Peru, between 2005 and 2018. It is found that budget management and administration of development projects have been ineffective and what has been achieved in the social sectors insufficient despite the increased funding allocated. It can be affirmed that this level of government has been deficient in its contribution to the achievement of regional development objectives.