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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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Aug 25 - 27, 2025
Focus on the Americas at World Water Week 2025
04:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Sweden - Estocolmo
Aug 26, 2025
Disinvesting for Better Health:Reflections from Colombia and the Dominican Republic
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Aug 27, 2025
IDB Cities Network Webinar: Risk management in urban planning
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM

Videos available in Spanish

¿Cuáles son los ejes para una integración regional inteligente, sostenible e inclusiva?
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Integración y gobernanza: ¿cuál será el futuro de América Latina y el Caribe en el 2030?
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¿Qué significa mejorar vidas en América Latina y el Caribe? Desarrollo de impacto con sello BID
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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-L1157 ENERGY LOW-CARBON ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program 315,100,000.00 Preparation
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 200,000.00 Implementation Aug. 8, 2025
TC7003065 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Eradication of Bovine Brucellosis Tuber. 30,000.00 Closed Mar. 30, 1970
TC7907233 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRIBUSINESS Rd's Cooper., Industrialization of Coco 1,550.00 Closed Jul. 20, 1979
TC8311277 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Ch-Co's Coop, Banking Inspection 7,000.00 Closed Sep. 15, 1983
TC8704331 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS Institutional Strengthening of Conicit 297,000.00 Closed Feb. 10, 1988
CR-L1157 Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 315,100,000.00
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: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 8, 2025
  • Financing: 200,000.00
TC7003065 Eradication of Bovine Brucellosis Tuber.
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 30, 1970
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC7907233 Rd's Cooper., Industrialization of Coco
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jul. 20, 1979
  • Financing: 1,550.00
TC8311277 Ch-Co's Coop, Banking Inspection
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 15, 1983
  • Financing: 7,000.00
TC8704331 Institutional Strengthening of Conicit
  • Sector: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Feb. 10, 1988
  • Financing: 297,000.00
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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
Aug 25 - 27, 2025
Focus on the Americas at World Water Week 2025
04:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Sweden - Estocolmo
Aug 26, 2025
Disinvesting for Better Health:Reflections from Colombia and the Dominican Republic
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Aug 27, 2025
IDB Cities Network Webinar: Risk management in urban planning
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM

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-L1157 ENERGY LOW-CARBON ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program 315,100,000.00 Preparation
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 200,000.00 Implementation Aug. 8, 2025
TC7804132 EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION Strength., Nat. University of Costa Rica 164,000.00 Closed May. 4, 1978
TC8307193 - - Promotion of Exportations 13,240.00 Closed May. 6, 1983
TC8605216 - - Reestructuration, Customs System 26,000.00 Closed Aug. 21, 1986
TC9007247 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Inst. Streng. of Dir. de Fin. Externo 30,000.00 Closed Nov. 26, 1990
CR-L1157 Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 315,100,000.00
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: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 8, 2025
  • Financing: 200,000.00
TC7804132 Strength., Nat. University of Costa Rica
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 4, 1978
  • Financing: 164,000.00
TC8307193 Promotion of Exportations
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 6, 1983
  • Financing: 13,240.00
TC8605216 Reestructuration, Customs System
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Aug. 21, 1986
  • Financing: 26,000.00
TC9007247 Inst. Streng. of Dir. de Fin. Externo
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 26, 1990
  • Financing: 30,000.00
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