[Economics] Executive approves transfer for S / 5 million to reactivate economy of artisanal fishermen

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The loans granted by Fondepes are aimed at workers in this sector who do not have financing opportunities, to refloat, equip and modernize their productive activities.

With the aim of continuing to provide financial support to the artisanal fishing sector and mitigate the negative effects generated by COVID-19, the Executive Branch published this Saturday the Urgency Decree No. 097-2021 in the Official El Peruano in which it approves a series of transfers of resources for more than S / 5 million.

According to the regulations, it establishes that budgetary modifications be made within the Fondepes for S / 2′223,469. Parallel to this, the Ministry of Production is authorized to transfer S / 3 million to said institution.

 

The total amount will be channeled by the National Fisheries Development Fund (Fondepes) to finance the granting of loans and S / 223,469 for the operating expenses generated by them.

These credits granted by Fondepes are aimed at artisanal fishing workers who do not have financing opportunities, through the provision of goods and services that allow them to refloat, equip and modernize their productive activities.

With this, the country's fishermen can increase their income and improve the living conditions of both themselves and their families.

It should be noted that the assets financed in credit by Fondepes have been affected by the increase in the dollar, since the inputs required by said sector such as: marine engines, fishing gear, communication equipment, navigation equipment, among others, They are imported and this impacts the amount of each loan requested.

 

Link: https://elcomercio.pe/economia/ejecutivo-aprueba-transferencia-por-s-5-millones-para-reactivar-economia-de-pescadores-artesanales-nndc-noticia/