Reconstruction management

Introduction

The Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) was a Peruvian state institution founded in 2017 with the objective of rebuilding the infrastructure damaged after the 2017 El Niño Costero and preventing and reducing the risk of natural disasters.[1][2] Its validity expired on December 31, 2023.

History

On April 25, 2017, Law No. 30556 was issued, through which the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) was created.[3] Through said law, the Comprehensive Plan for Reconstruction with Changes (PIRCC) was approved, in charge of the ARCC, with the objective of rehabilitating the infrastructure damaged by the effects of the Coastal El Niño of that year. The PIRCC was established as a national-scope plan contemplating, at the same time, regional-scope measures. In addition, the PIRCC contemplated a series of initiatives aimed at preventing future disasters, addressing a comprehensive approach to disaster risk management.[4] Days later, modifications to the law were established, in which the reports would be made by the Congress of the Republic.[5].

In 2020, government-to-government development was agreed, with help from the United Kingdom, to facilitate the reconstruction of infrastructure.[6].

Characteristics

The authority was formed temporarily for an initial period of 3 years. Reporting to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, it has a director for financial and administrative management.[7] It had a budget of more than 25 billion soles.[8].

She is in charge of leading and implementing the Comprehensive Plan for Reconstruction with Changes (PIRCC). It is responsible for leading interventions in reconstruction and prevention infrastructures. Promotes the execution of comprehensive solutions for flood control of 19 rivers on the country's coast (Tumbes, Zarumilla, Piura, La Leche, Chancay-Lambayeque, Olmos, Motupe, Zaña, Chicama, Virú, Casma, Huarmey, Lacramarca, Huaura, Cañete, Rímac, Mala, Matagente and Ica), 5 streams (San Idelfonso, El León, San Carlos, Huaycoloro and Cansas) and storm drains in 7 coastal cities (Tumbes, Paita, Sullana, Talara, Piura, Chiclayo, Trujillo).[9].

Controversies

Reconstruction management

Introduction

History

In 2020, government-to-government development was agreed, with help from the United Kingdom, to facilitate the reconstruction of infrastructure.[6].

Characteristics

Controversies

The organization was the subject of criticism when acts of corruption were reported, due to its weak infrastructure,[10] in addition to granting authorization for Odebrecht to participate in its works.[11] According to reports from the Comptroller's Office, 12,962 adverse situations were discovered in the projects.[12][13] In January 2023, its offices were enabled to report illegal acts, as well as transparency reports.[14] According to the Sunday newspaper Panorama "Panorama (Peruvian television program)"), highlighted the expenses for the then director Robert López López.[15][16].

Its progress was slowed, especially with the works of river defenses and containment dikes.[17] It was also due to external factors, according to Nelson Shack;[18] its potential economic loss was almost 400 million soles for projects that were controlled.[19] By 2022, five thousand works were pending to be completed in 2024 or 2025,[20] and according to ATV news in 2023, 25% of construction work for prevention works in the 13 affected regions. Instead, only infrastructure works such as schools and hospitals were completed, whose progress was interrupted by Cyclone Yaku due to the lack of a system to evacuate water currents.[21].

In March 2023, his "reengineering" of the institution was announced.[22] In that month, the Congress of the Republic prioritized his replacement.[23] Meanwhile, in August of that year, the Public Ministry "Ministerio Público (Peru)") identified the criminal gang responsible for acts of corruption, Los Operadores de la Reconstrucción.[24][25] A thesis of the Public Ministry attributed Robert López López as an alleged contributor to the defense of Pedro Castillo, investigated for acts of corruption in his inner circle, based on bribes.[26].

In 2025, the National Infrastructure Authority, successor to the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes, stopped receiving funds from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.[27].

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Reconstruction management

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