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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

The Country Office of Costa Rica supports the government’s efforts to move forward on its social welfare, low-carbon economic development, and environmental resilience goals in alignment with the Bicentennial National Development and Public Investment Plan.

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Francisco Javier Urra Sustainability - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Francisco Javier Urra
IDB Country Representative in Costa Rica
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Costa Rica plays a pivotal role as a founding member of the IDB. Each member country appoints a Governor to represent them on the Board of Governors.

At the IDB's Washington, D.C. headquarters, Costa Rica shares a board seat with Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, collectively represented by an Executive Director. This Director is elected every three years by the Governors of these countries.

Country representation in Costa Rica

Executive Director: Karen Cis

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Xiomara Salome Martinez Ascencio

ELECTED BY: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Total Contribution: 12,219,400

Number of votes: 64,819

of the institution's ownership

Address: Piso 4, Torre 1 Centro Corporativo El Cedral 300

metros este del Peaje Autopista Próspero Fernández, Escazú

San José, Costa Rica
 

Piso 4, Torre 1 Centro Corporativo El Cedral 300 metros

este del Peaje Autopista Próspero Fernández, Escazú 

San José, Costa Rica
 

Phone number: (T) (506) 2588-8700

E-mail:  [email protected]

Costa Rica Improves Its Care System with IDB Support
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $250 million loan to improve quality of life for people in Costa Rica who need care, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, and to increase the well-being of caregivers.  Costa Rica is experiencing one of the fastest...
Laura Alfaro Joins IDB as New Chief Economist and Economic Counselor
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has appointed Laura Alfaro as Chief Economist and Economic Counselor following a competitive selection process. Ms. Alfaro brings to the Bank extensive economic research and public policy expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean. The...
Achieving Greater Scale and Impact for IDB Initiatives in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic
TELA, Honduras - The city of Tela, Honduras, hosted the 38th Meeting of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) governors from the countries of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, including finance and economy ministers from the region. The February 10 gathering is in the lead-up to...
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Jul 17, 2025
Code4Dev | Learn to Optimize Your Open-Source Repositories with GitHub
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
United States of America - Outro
Jul 22, 2025
Between Worlds l Elizabeth Casqueiro, Portugal
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jul 28 - 29, 2025
IDB- ECLAC International Seminar Keys to Overcoming Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean
05:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Guatemala - Cidade da Guatemala

Videos available in Spanish

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Strategy and Projects

Costa Rica´s Country Strategy 2024-2027 aims to strengthen essential factors for sustained growth and improved well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations, and position Costa Rica as a regional leader in sustainable development and solutions generator, through three strategic pillars:

  1. Resilient infrastructure and climate action: Mitigating the public investment gap and addressing climate challenges.
  2. Enabling environment for the private sector: Stimulating private sector involvement to bridge development gaps.
  3. Social contract protection: Bolstering critical areas for social progress, including education and security, and addressing challenges posed by aging population.
IDB Country Strategy with Costa Rica
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Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
CR-T1306 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MODERNIZATION & ADMINIST OFJUSTICE Boosting digital government and transforming institutional culture for user-centered service delivery in Costa Rica 360,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1301 ENERGY ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING Development of a power system expansion planning methodology with high variable renewable generation in Costa Rica. 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1295 SOCIAL INVESTMENT POVERTY ALLEVIATION Support for the implementation of strategic actions of the National Care System 255,440.00 Preparation
TC7801071 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Strength. of the Planification Office 310,000.00 Closed Aug. 3, 1978
TC8307060 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL POLICY Feasibility Study for Develop. Projects 19,500.00 Closed May. 5, 1983
TC8604482 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Advisory for Conicit, Technologic Proj. 26,000.00 Closed Jun. 19, 1986
TC9006059 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Poultry Veterinary Inspection 30,000.00 Closed Dec. 21, 1990
TC9307332 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MODERNIZATION & ADMINIST OFJUSTICE Alternate Systems Conflicts Resolution 545,875.00 Closed Oct. 31, 1996
CR-T1306 Boosting digital government and transforming institutional culture for user-centered service delivery in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 360,000.00
CR-T1301 Development of a power system expansion planning methodology with high variable renewable generation in Costa Rica.
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1295 Support for the implementation of strategic actions of the National Care System
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 255,440.00
TC7801071 Strength. of the Planification Office
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Aug. 3, 1978
  • Financing: 310,000.00
TC8307060 Feasibility Study for Develop. Projects
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 5, 1983
  • Financing: 19,500.00
TC8604482 Advisory for Conicit, Technologic Proj.
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 19, 1986
  • Financing: 26,000.00
TC9006059 Poultry Veterinary Inspection
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 21, 1990
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC9307332 Alternate Systems Conflicts Resolution
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 31, 1996
  • Financing: 545,875.00
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Country Office
Francisco Javier Urra Sustainability - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Francisco Javier Urra
IDB Country Representative in Costa Rica
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Costa Rica plays a pivotal role as a founding member of the IDB. Each member country appoints a Governor to represent them on the Board of Governors.

At the IDB's Washington, D.C. headquarters, Costa Rica shares a board seat with Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, collectively represented by an Executive Director. This Director is elected every three years by the Governors of these countries.

Country representation in Costa Rica

Executive Director: Karen Cis

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Xiomara Salome Martinez Ascencio

ELECTED BY: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Total Contribution: 12,219,400

Number of votes: 64,819

of the institution's ownership

Address: Piso 4, Torre 1 Centro Corporativo El Cedral 300

metros este del Peaje Autopista Próspero Fernández, Escazú

San José, Costa Rica
 

Piso 4, Torre 1 Centro Corporativo El Cedral 300 metros

este del Peaje Autopista Próspero Fernández, Escazú 

San José, Costa Rica
 

Phone number: (T) (506) 2588-8700

E-mail:  [email protected]

Costa Rica Improves Its Care System with IDB Support
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $250 million loan to improve quality of life for people in Costa Rica who need care, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, and to increase the well-being of caregivers.  Costa Rica is experiencing one of the fastest...
Laura Alfaro Joins IDB as New Chief Economist and Economic Counselor
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has appointed Laura Alfaro as Chief Economist and Economic Counselor following a competitive selection process. Ms. Alfaro brings to the Bank extensive economic research and public policy expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean. The...
Achieving Greater Scale and Impact for IDB Initiatives in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic
TELA, Honduras - The city of Tela, Honduras, hosted the 38th Meeting of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) governors from the countries of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, including finance and economy ministers from the region. The February 10 gathering is in the lead-up to...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Costa Rica!
Subscribe
Jul 17, 2025
Code4Dev | Learn to Optimize Your Open-Source Repositories with GitHub
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
United States of America - Outro
Jul 22, 2025
Between Worlds l Elizabeth Casqueiro, Portugal
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jul 28 - 29, 2025
IDB- ECLAC International Seminar Keys to Overcoming Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean
05:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Guatemala - Cidade da Guatemala

Videos available in Spanish

¿Cuáles son los ejes para una integración regional inteligente, sostenible e inclusiva?
Learn More
Integración y gobernanza: ¿cuál será el futuro de América Latina y el Caribe en el 2030?
Learn More
¿Qué significa mejorar vidas en América Latina y el Caribe? Desarrollo de impacto con sello BID
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

Costa Rica´s Country Strategy 2024-2027 aims to strengthen essential factors for sustained growth and improved well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations, and position Costa Rica as a regional leader in sustainable development and solutions generator, through three strategic pillars:

  1. Resilient infrastructure and climate action: Mitigating the public investment gap and addressing climate challenges.
  2. Enabling environment for the private sector: Stimulating private sector involvement to bridge development gaps.
  3. Social contract protection: Bolstering critical areas for social progress, including education and security, and addressing challenges posed by aging population.
IDB Country Strategy with Costa Rica
Download
Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
CR-T1306 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MODERNIZATION & ADMINIST OFJUSTICE Boosting digital government and transforming institutional culture for user-centered service delivery in Costa Rica 360,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1301 ENERGY ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING Development of a power system expansion planning methodology with high variable renewable generation in Costa Rica. 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1295 SOCIAL INVESTMENT POVERTY ALLEVIATION Support for the implementation of strategic actions of the National Care System 255,440.00 Preparation
TC6906020 WATER AND SANITATION WATER AND SANITATION Improvement, Operative Mecanism of Snaa 65,600.00 Closed Jun. 10, 1969
TC7905097 - - Moin Industrial Park Project 12,000.00 Closed Mar. 21, 1979
TC8311144 TRADE TRADE Co-Br-Pn's Coop, Exportation Financing 20,000.00 Closed Aug. 10, 1983
TC8704141 EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION &LIFELONG LEARNING Br-Co's Coop, Education At a Distance 20,000.00 Closed Sep. 21, 1987
TC9104035 - - Ppf: Improvement of Elemental Education 150,000.00 Closed May. 6, 1991
CR-T1306 Boosting digital government and transforming institutional culture for user-centered service delivery in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 360,000.00
CR-T1301 Development of a power system expansion planning methodology with high variable renewable generation in Costa Rica.
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1295 Support for the implementation of strategic actions of the National Care System
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 255,440.00
TC6906020 Improvement, Operative Mecanism of Snaa
  • Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 10, 1969
  • Financing: 65,600.00
TC7905097 Moin Industrial Park Project
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 21, 1979
  • Financing: 12,000.00
TC8311144 Co-Br-Pn's Coop, Exportation Financing
  • Sector: TRADE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Aug. 10, 1983
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TC8704141 Br-Co's Coop, Education At a Distance
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 21, 1987
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TC9104035 Ppf: Improvement of Elemental Education
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 6, 1991
  • Financing: 150,000.00
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