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The World Bank In Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a development success story in many aspects. Considered an upper middle-income country, Costa Rica has experienced steady economic expansion over the past 25 years, but the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors, challenges these achievements

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Protecting mangroves and coastal livelihoods

The payments to rural community groups engaged in regulated mollusk harvesting sustain both their livelihoods and the health of the mangroves.
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Sustaining Forests and Strengthening Communities

Indigenous communities are using carbon payments to fund local projects, improve local infrastructure, and strengthen economic opportunities.

Costa Rica At-A-Glance

In many aspects, Costa Rica is a success story in terms of development. It is considered an upper middle-income country, which has shown a steady economic growth over the past 25 years. This growth resulted from an outward-oriented strategy, based on the openness to foreign investment and gradual trade liberalization

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Costa Rica Higher Education

The objectives of the Project are to improve access and quality, increase investments in innovation and scientific and technological development, among others.

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

Michel Kerf

Director for Central America and Dominican Republic

Carine Clert

Country Manager for El Salvador and Costa Rica

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Country Office Contacts

San José de Costa Rica

Plaza Roble, Edificio El Patio, Piso 1 Escazú, Costa Rica

+(506) 2549-5800

For general information and inquiries, as well as for project-related issues:

CostaRicainfo@worldbankgroup.org