UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility

The British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a forum focused on government-to-government (G2G) partnerships and their role in delivering modern urban mobility solutions. The event explored opportunities to support Guatemala’s Metroriel project and wider transport infrastructure development.

The forum brought together more than 100 participants, including representatives from government, academia, the private sector, civil society and the international community. It was opened by President Bernardo Arévalo and UK Ambassador Juliana Correa, highlighting the importance of international dialogue and cooperation in advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Experts from the UK Delivery Team and DBT representatives shared practical experience from infrastructure projects delivered across Latin America. These included examples from Peru, where government-to-government partnerships have contributed to the delivery of over $10 billion in high quality, social and climate-resilient infrastructure, with improved efficiency, shorter delivery timelines and strengthened transparency.

These partnerships provide technical support and share expertise to help countries design and deliver complex projects – strengthening local capacity and promoting high standards throughout the process.

The discussion also highlighted how this approach goes beyond project execution and can help optimise the use of public resources, mitigate risks and reinforce institutional capacity. It can help to promote international best practices and supporting infrastructure projects that deliver long-term benefits for citizens.

Following the forum, meetings were held with key government stakeholders to continue exploring opportunities for collaboration. The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting dialogue on innovative approaches to infrastructure and urban mobility in Guatemala.