Objective:The study examines how labor competencies encompass technical knowledge, soft skills, attitudes, and values that are fundamental for the modernization and improvement of local public management. The research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, emphasizing effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions.Method:The methodology is a systematic literature review using academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and JSTOR, with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for articles published between 2019 and 2024. Results and Discussion:The results reveal a significant gap between the required competencies and those currently possessed by many Peruvian local government officials, identifying challenges such as a shortage of trained technical cadres, clientelistic practices in hiring, lack of investment in continuous training, difficulties in retainin...