Why is the national government one of Lima’s largest employers?

The national government is one of Lima’s largest employers because it maintains an extensive network of ministries, institutes, and various agencies within the capital city.1

This vast administrative bureaucracy serves as a primary source of employment, providing jobs not only for government officials and staff but also for hundreds of thousands of people who support the needs of those directly employed by the state. Because Lima serves as the seat of national power, many industries and businesses also choose to locate within the metropolitan area to maintain personal access to these government officials and the services associated with the capital.1