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Peru has registered stellar economic performance in the last six years. Growth is expected to remain strong in 2008-09, driven by rising real incomes, investment and robust traditional exports. A new free-trade agreement with the US, and pending ones with Asian and other countries, will further underpin growth. However, Peru also faces new external challenges, such as slowing demand growth globally and in the US, as well as social pressures to improve living conditions at home.

In this environment, how will policymakers sustain growth while maintaining fiscal balance and low inflation? How will the government meet calls to boost social spending? Is Peru prepared for a reduction in commodity demand? What are the challenges for the implementation of the US-Peru FTA? What investment opportunities are there in the oil and gas sectors? These questions and more will be examined at the conference.

Speakers will include Alan García Pérez, Jorge del Castillo, Julio Velarde, Luis Carranza, Mercedes Araoz and Michael Reid, among others.

When: April 14th and 15th
Where: Miraflores Park Hotel - Av. Malecon de la Reserva 1035, Miraflores
To register: e-mail americas_customerservice@economist.com and reference special invitation code PE-LIP or call Alejandra Velez at +1 212 698 9747.
For more information: click here.

XVIII Festival Jazz en Lima ICPNA 2008

For the eighteenth consecutive year, ICPNA presents its Jazz Festival entitled “Y me sabe a Perú” (It tastes like Peru), where all the tendencies, styles and varieties of this genre converge in a single spirit. Participating artists will include Manuel Miranda, José Luis Madueño, Jhon Murphy, who will not only perform concerts but will also offer master classes.

When: April 14th to 19th, Concerts: 7:30 pm, Master classes: 10 am
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Cost: Concerts: S/.20, Master classes: Free
For the complete program (in Spanish), click here.

Urbe – Exhibition

Artist Giuseppe Mendiola takes a complez look at Peru’s capital in “Urbe”, his fifth individual exhibition. This perspective shows Lima as a cloudless and chaotic city, Lima from the inside. This is not a stranger’s vision, or that of someone who knows Lima only by night, it’s the view of someone who has lived its changes, its smell, taste and sweat, the view of someone who has worn the city’s skin.

When: Monday through Friday: 8 am – 8 pm, Saturdays: 8 am – 12:30 pm (Until April 25th)
Where: Le Carré d'Art Gallery, Alianza Francesa - Av. Javier Prado
Este 5595, La Molina
Free admission.

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier - Exhibition

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier, outstading Dutch artists living in Peru, will present an exhibition of their best works as one of the cultural activities programmed for the EU-LAC Summit to be held in Peru. Lika Mutal’s "Pulso de la Montaña", is made up of twelve sculptures made in various types of stone. Gam Klutier will present “Señales de Luz” with large paintings in acrylic.

When: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am – 7:30 pm, Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm (Until May 8th)
Where: Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso - Jr. Ucayali 391, Lima
Free admission.

Lajos D’Ebneth - Exhibition

The British-Peruvian Cultural Center presents a two-part exhibition of Lajos d’Ébneth’s work, a Dutch-Hungarian artist who migrated to Peru in 1949. This versatile artist’s work shows complete mastery of various techniques. Much of his work is still preserved in Chaclacayo, where he designed his house under Bauhaus principles, while the rest of his pieces are in museums around the world.

Part I: 48 pieces including sculptures, collages, drawings, lithograph. (February 21st – March 16th)
Part II: 39 paintings that approach some of the XXth century’s most important artistic advances (March 27th – April 16th)

When: Monday through Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm, Sundays: 2 – 8pm
Where: Galería John Harriman - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

Cazadores de Sombras – Photography exhibition

16 Spanish artists will show us the uncertainty of urban landscapes, the unthinkable reconstruction of a physical space, the mystery of night, portraits of faces with closed eyes, and shadows that register the unimaginable. These images, which show us an aspect of contemporary Spanish photography, have been chosen because of their ability to evoke uncertainty. Before coming to Lima, this exhibition participated in the 2007 International Photographic Summit in Bogota.

When: Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm (Until April 27th)
Where: Museo de Arte, Centro Cultural San Marcos – Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario
Free admission.

Peruvian Tuesdays - Dance

Brisas del Titicaca presents a spectacular show filled with traditional choreographies performed by professional and experienced dancers, accompanied by live music. A variety of typical Peruvian dishes are available, and the public can also join in dancing between performances.

When: Tuesdays 8 pm (All year)
Where: Brisas del Titicaca - Jr. Walkusky 168, Lima (Block 1 of Av. Brasil)
Cost: S/.16 and S/.26.50
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Homenaje a Hilario Mendivil – Art Exhibition

The National Cultural Institute presents an exhibit in honor of Hilario Mendivil, a symbol of traditional Andean imagery, 30 years after his death. This artist's work is held as one of the country's most representative private collections. Hilario is considered to be one of the most important artists of his city, Cuzco, as his work encapsulates the religious spirit and richness found in the temples of this city. His ability to merge the Andean and Spanish tendencies is remarkable and as long as one of his descendants lives his art will continue evolving with each generation.

When: February 1st to April 22nd, 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 7pm
Where: Instituto Riva-Agüero - Jirón Camaná 459 Lima