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Costa Rica
TOURISM
Interview
Open for Business
Costa Rica is ramping up its MICE sector with the required facilities, talent, certifications, and marketing campaigns.
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
Focus: High-skilled Human Capital
Geeking Up
Costa Rica is placing extra emphasis on dual and bilingual education in order to boost its manufacturing and IT sectors and create more jobs.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
B2B
Higher Education
With over 64 institutions in higher education, institutions must differentiate their services to compete.
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Costa Rica
TOURISM
Interview
Essential Identity
Costa Rica has built a vision that encourages the sector to commit to sustainable, innovative development that enables tourism to grow in different parts of the country.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: Health and Education
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Priorities Set Right
Costa Rica is working toward financial, institutional, and legal stability, and investing heavily in education, infrastructure, and green energy to break down economic, gender, and age inequality.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Futures Near and Far
Costa Rica sees its stability and wealth as attractive to international investment as it builds trade relationships with neighbors and overseas nations.
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DIPLOMACY
Focus: OECD membership bid
Join the Club
While the OECD's guidelines are not mandatory, being a signatory can offer a country the status of commitment to corporate and social responsibility in the operation of a free market economy.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Expanding Trade Opportunities
Ecuador and Costa Rica lack the economies of scale to compete on a global scale, which is why both countries target niche markets and are further exploring the possibility of trade.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Spotlight Feature: The cabinet
New Agenda
Some of the biggest names of the Costa Rican cabinet discuss the aspirations of the new administration.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Setting Benchmarks
Costa Rica is the go-to country for international institutions looking to set up base in the Americas because of its vocation for peace and commitment to human rights, democracy, and environmental sustainability.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Stability Always Wins
Decades of certainty and stability has strengthened Costa Rica's reputation as an attractive country for foreign investment, allowing the country to realistically aim at becoming an OECD member by 2020.
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Costa Rica
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Smart Moves
With IBM and McKinsey already opening offices in Costa Rica, the government in San José hopes to build on previous success in attracting high-tech services.
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Costa Rica
ECONOMY
Interview
Expanding Reach
Costa Rica has FTAs with countries that represent two-thirds of global GDP. Throwing mega infrastructure projects and bigger roles for PROCOMER into the mix is strengthening its case as a base for exporters and manufacturers.
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Costa Rica
ECONOMY
Interview
PrioritiesSet Right
Costa Rica is adopting best public governance practices, introducing regulatory improvements, and focusing on value-added tourism to become an OECD member and fulfill its sustainable development goals.
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ECONOMY
Focus: Shared servicing
All Part of the Service
Costa Rica has the right mix of staff and infrastructure demanded by a thriving business support industry.
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Costa Rica
ECONOMY
Forum
Why Costa Rica?
Phenomenal talent, political and economic stability, and key geographic location are some of the reasons why companies choose Costa Rica as a hub for regional operations.
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Costa Rica
ECONOMY
Interview
A Good Place to Do Business
TBY talks to Victor Mora, Managing Partner of Magnalex Abogados, on Economy sector.
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ECONOMY
Communiqué: Legal guide for foreign investors
Improved Strategies for FDI
Costa Rica's stability, supportive political institutions, and initiatives to provide the best service and assistance to investment companies have created a unique environment for hundreds of foreign investors.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
Interview
Full Financial Inclusion
Banco Nacional aims to ensure greater financial inclusion by creating women entrepreneurs, introducing new digital platforms and services, and partnering with other financial institutions.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
B2B
Banks
With new fiscal reform approved, it is only a matter of time before the Costa Rican economy starts leveraging its potential to cash in on opportunities knocking at its door.
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FINANCE
Focus: Eurobonds
Leaps and Bonds
To put an end to its public debt and fiscal deficit, the government is set to issue eurobonds, although there is still no agreement about an upper limit.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
Interview
Customer at the Center
The success of the insurance sector can largely be credited to SUGESE, which has put the market's focus back on the consumer by educating the market that lower consumer confidence leads to slower development.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
Interview
All Guns Blazing
SM Seguros' image has undergone a massive facelift after the company decided to open up and target the entire market.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
Forum
Insurance
The opening up of the sector and emergence of advanced digital platforms and payment systems has attracted insurance companies from left and right, doubling the market size in 10 years.
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FINANCE
Focus: Tax reforms
A Taxing Process
While tax reform is but one step needed to rally Costa Rica's economy, the government is unlikely to view it in isolation from other economic imperatives such as employment and the projection of a competitive commercial environment.
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Costa Rica
FINANCE
Forum
Cooperatives
Cooperatives continue to provide financial education to Costa Ricans and develop key tools for various sectors, ensuring that the country continues to experience adequate economic movement.
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Costa Rica
ENERGY
Interview
A Better Tomorrow
Having played a leading role in reducing one of the world's highest per capita deforestation rates, MINAE is now focused on implementing its decarbonization plan.
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Costa Rica
ENERGY
B2B
Energy
The government has done a good job pursuing renewable opportunities, but could do even more when it comes to updating existing legislation and allowing foreign capital.
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Costa Rica
ENERGY
B2B
Local Power Distribution
Costa Rican firms have mastered many aspects of hydropower, but need more help securing long-term infrastructure financing if they are to bring their expertise to the rest of the continent.
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ENERGY
Focus: Decarbonization 2050
Decarbonization at its Core
Already a leader in the fight against climate change and in the promotion of clean energy sources, Costa Rica is further strengthening its efforts toward becoming carbon neutral by 2021 and goes further by aiming for the decarbonization of its economy in the present century.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
The Seeds of Success
The company is laying out a four-year roadmap that will best facilitate investment and encourage more development.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Telecoms
Though a saturated market in certain regards, there is room for growth for firms that guarantee the highest level of problem-free transmission.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
Test of Fiber
Offering 5G services and video streaming services is the key to staying competitive for Costa Rica's state-owned telecoms company, Kölbi.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
IT Giants
IT firms have had enormous success finding and training the right local talent in Costa Rica, with scarcely a job that cannot be performed from there.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Data Centers
In order to consolidate the country's role as an international data hub, the government must invest in education programs that train the next generation of Costa Ricans with market-driven curricula.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
There’s Always a Way
Telecable is helping to facilitate the digital transformation, working hard to get as many people, and businesses, connected as possible.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
B2B
The Will to Learn
This father-son team is leading Corporación ACS into the future, teaching young people the skills they will need to thrive in the future economy.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Software Development
Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and machine learning are far from the only big opportunities in Costa Rica; traditional software such as Java also remains highly profitable for outsourcing other firms' operations.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
Focus: Costa Rica Digital
Building The Next Digital Platform
Costa Rica has embarked on the road toward a digital future with a new development plan dubbed Costa Rica Digital (CRD), based on six main axes.
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Costa Rica
TELECOMS & IT
B2B
Digitalization
By using local market knowledge to create a product from scratch, digital firms operating in the Costa Rican market have the best of both worlds: elite technology catering to a compact and increasingly educated consumer base.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Interview
Great Expectations
The 2019 launch of a project that could boost the local economy by USD3 billion in the next decade alone has generated hopes for a new generation of commercial prowess.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Interview
Certified for Business
Boasting some of the best people, systems, and infrastructure, ILG has established itself as a key go-to for investors and regional operators looking for a leg-up in every part of the country.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Interview
The Right Interplay
The private and public sectors each adhere to specific, and separate, rolls in guiding the infrastructural development of the country.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Focus: Moín Container Terminal
Keep It Coming
An ambitious land reclamation project led by a highly specialized Dutch consortium to build a 40-ha port off the coast of Limón should vastly increase the country's maritime competitiveness.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Forum
Logistics
While the new port at Moín is a huge step in the right direction, the country must also tackle its lack of road infrastructure to the central valleys if it is to capitalize on its unique geographic advantages.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Interview
Truly Propelling
The new terminal at Moín will help national leaders become regional ones and regional ones become global.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
B2B
Freight
Costa Rica's new deepwater port in Moín is set to change Central America's logistics dynamics, and freight companies see a great opportunity to make Costa Rica a major logistics hub.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
B2B
Land Transportation
An interesting future lies ahead for land transportation companies as Costa Rica moves to overcome infrastructure deficit and build a greener future.
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TRANSPORT
Focus: Costa Rica public transport
The Green Future is in Carbon-neutral Rail
It is well known that Costa Rica boasts some of the cleanest energy mixes on the planet, recording many days in which the whole country is powered solely by renewable energy sources throughout the year.
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Costa Rica
TRANSPORT
Interview
Fight of Success
Aeris is focusing on making airports more enjoyable for travelers, at the same time capitalizing on the exponential growth of aviation and air travel in the region.
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Costa Rica
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
A Place to Call Home
Costa Rica's successful housing policy boils down to a successful PPP, quicker processes, and a well thought out financial assistance plan.
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Costa Rica
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Raising the Roof
Grupo Edica depends on its brand name to succeed in a close-knit country where word of mouth is important.
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Costa Rica
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Forum
Developers
Companies in the construction space have an important role to play in designing the future Costa Rican landscape.
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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Focus: Micro cities
A Model to Behold
Rising land costs, frustrating commutes, smarter technology, and a desire to live in more meaningful, comprehensive, and compact communities are driving developers to implement interesting new mixed-use development solutions.
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Costa Rica
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
B2B
Architects
Architectural firms in Costa Rica are competing for excellence in design and service, and given the abundance of opportunities, the future of local design is bright.
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Costa Rica
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: Real Estate and Construction
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Costa Rica
AGRICULTURE
Interview
Plowing Forward
Grupo Pelon grows and manufacturers premium agricultural products for export, but faces challenges from competitors who can produce atlower costs.
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Costa Rica
AGRICULTURE
Interview
Creating Value
Grupo Britt has developed an expertise in finding the best products, sourcing them, and setting up quality standards that it offers to other countries.
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Costa Rica
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Coffee
Cooperativism has been a key part of Costa Rica's agricultural sector for 60 years, helping to promote and advance the coffee sector further.
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AGRICULTURE
Focus: Value-added production
Skipping Markets
The agricultural sector in Costa Rica is undergoing a period of transformation, and its flagship commodity, coffee, is leading the revolution into the new era of sustainable high-end agroindustry.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
Toward Better Outcomes
CCSS strives to ensure every citizen in Costa Rica receives healthcare coverage regardless of their age, income bracket, geography, or disease.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
Gaining Ground
Establishment Lab's success is the result of its determination to improve safety and aesthetic outcomes in breast surgery and create new technologies to address challenges.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
The Miracle of Nature
Firms like Laboratorios Lisan are utilizing Costa's Rica's unique biodiversity to push a homegrown pharmaceutical offering that could challenge global giants.
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
Focus: Cluster growth
Healthy Heartbeat
The medical device industry has grown from a marginal sector into the country's biggest exporter in just 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Forum
Life Sciences
Costa Rica has the talent, incentives, and potential, and the key is to get inspired and think globally.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
B2B
Higher Education
With over 64 institutions in higher education, institutions must differentiate their services to compete.
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
Focus: High-skilled Human Capital
Geeking Up
Costa Rica is placing extra emphasis on dual and bilingual education in order to boost its manufacturing and IT sectors and create more jobs.
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Costa Rica
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: Health and Education
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Costa Rica
TOURISM
Interview
Essential Identity
Costa Rica has built a vision that encourages the sector to commit to sustainable, innovative development that enables tourism to grow in different parts of the country.
read article

Costa Rica
TOURISM
Interview
Open for Business
Costa Rica is ramping up its MICE sector with the required facilities, talent, certifications, and marketing campaigns.
read article