Discover Our Work
Learn how we are transforming Arequipa’s artisanal sector through innovation, training, and fair trade.
Our Story
CITE Arequipa is a non-profit institution that belongs to the CITE network of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. We promote the development of skills and connections among artisans in the Arequipa Region. Since 2015, we have supported over 3,000 artisans across more than 40 districts. Through our platform QUIRAU, we strengthen their commercial activities under a fair-trade approach.
Mission
To contribute to the development of the artisanal sector in the Arequipa region through innovation in technology, commercial integration, and the transfer of technical and productive skills.
Vision
To become the leading institution in strengthening and developing the artisanal sector in southern Peru.
Our Lines of Work
- Technology transfer.
- Training programs.
- Research, development, and innovation.
- Registration in the National Supplier Registry (RNP) and support for MINCETUR-funded projects.
- Commercial integration.