Franco, Ana Paula y Hugo Ñopo (2018). Ser joven en el Perú: educación y trabajo. Lima: GRADE. Avances de Investigación, 37.

Despite the sustained growth experienced by Peru during the last decade, there are still development indicators that require significant improvements. Among the most urgent, those of the labor market. Where about 80% of the household income is generated, 7 in 10 Peruvians work in informal jobs without any social protection. This situation is even more complicated for young people -15 to 24 year olds- who are just looking to enter the labor market.