Peru, Nov. 3 -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $106 million loan to expand broadband internet access in rural areas of Peru, promoting economic development and social inclusion.The project will benefit approximately 900 population centers in Apurimac, Ayacucho, and Junin through the installation of fixed broadband telecommunications infrastructure, technological equipment, Public Digital Access Spaces (EPAD, its Spanish acronym), and the creation of Digital Access Centers (CAD in its Spanish acronym). EPADs will offer free WiFi access, while CADs will provide free internet, digital services, and IT training, bringing new opportunities to local communities.Backed by an investment loan from the IDB, the program prior...