Chancay Observatory:
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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.
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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.
Data
Budget execution — districts of Huaral province
Tracks the real spending capacity of local governments against their assigned budget.
Projected population — Chancay and neighbouring districts
Demographic growth driven by new workers and families linked to the port.
Noticias
The Observatory takes part in the 2025 Pacific Logistics Forum
Universidad del Pacífico researchers presented evidence on Chancay's role as a regional hub.
We launch the Observatory's open indicators repository
A downloadable data platform on budget, population, cargo and employment in the area of influence.