Peru, July 10 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved a new project to help Peru strengthen the Arequipa-Colca tourism corridor, improving tourism infrastructure and services, enhancing cultural and natural heritage sites, and promoting sustainable tourism-led growth in southern Peru. The program is expected to mobilize private investment, expand economic opportunities, and create quality jobs, particularly for women, youth and local communities. The US$77.2 million project will support strategic investments in the Arequipa region across tourism, culture, transport, water and sanitation, health, environmental conservation, and destination management. Guided by market demand, these investments are tailored to unlock h...