Abstract
The USAID/Peru ProDecentralization (PRODES) program supports the efforts of the Peruvian government in the decentralization process through the improvement of public policy and the regulatory framework, as well as strengthening the capacity of subnational governments. The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of ProDecentralization II during the period 2008 and 2012. The evaluation objectives were: (1) assess the effectiveness of ProDecentralization results to date at the national and sub-national (regional and local) levels; (2) identify factors that facilitate or create challenges for the achievement of ProDecentralization objectives; and (3) identify lessons learned and make strategic recommendations for how USAID can better provide technical assistance to the GOP to strengthen the decentralization process. (Excerpt, modified)