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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.

Vista panorámica de la Plaza de la Cultura en San José. Costa Rica - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID 
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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]

IDB and Partners Drive High-Impact Innovation in Early Childhood Development
The Early Childhood Development Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other strategic partners, backed 23 projects in 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, benefiting over 700,000 children.
IDB Lab Invests $2 Million in 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV to Empower Startups in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON — IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group’s innovation and venture capital arm, announced a $2 million strategic investment in the 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV, managed by 500 LatAm. The fund will invest in approximately 40 early-stage tech startups in Latin America and the Caribbean...
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...
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Oct 08, 2025
2025 Superheroes of Development | Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Oct 16, 2025
Webinar on Financial Innovation for Inclusive Urban Development
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Oct 20 - 23, 2025
Regional Dialogue: The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Annual Conference
04:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Belize - San Pedro

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-L1159 SOCIAL INVESTMENT CITIZEN SAFETY Program for the modernization of Costa Rica's police system - Preparation
CR-O0012 - - Comprehensive Modernization of Citizen Security and Justice in Costa Rica - Preparation
CR-T1309 TRADE TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS The effects of physical and digital infrastructure and trade facilitation interventions at borders 200,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1305 SOCIAL INVESTMENT PENSIONS & SOCIAL SECURITY Pathways for Longevity: Silver Economy solutions towards a result-based financing strategy 1,153,000.00 Implementation Sep. 26, 2025
CR-T1307 SOCIAL INVESTMENT GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT LeapCR: Leading High Potential Entrepreneurship in Costa Rica 6,970,500.00 Preparation
CR-L1157 ENERGY LOW-CARBON ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program 315,080,000.00 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 180,000.00 Implementation Sep. 25, 2025
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-L1159 Program for the modernization of Costa Rica's police system
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-O0012 Comprehensive Modernization of Citizen Security and Justice in Costa Rica
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-T1309 The effects of physical and digital infrastructure and trade facilitation interventions at borders
  • Sector: TRADE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 200,000.00
CR-T1305 Pathways for Longevity: Silver Economy solutions towards a result-based financing strategy
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Sep. 26, 2025
  • Financing: 1,153,000.00
CR-T1307 LeapCR: Leading High Potential Entrepreneurship in Costa Rica
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 6,970,500.00
CR-L1157 Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 315,080,000.00
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: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Sep. 25, 2025
  • Financing: 180,000.00
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
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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]

IDB and Partners Drive High-Impact Innovation in Early Childhood Development
The Early Childhood Development Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other strategic partners, backed 23 projects in 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, benefiting over 700,000 children.
IDB Lab Invests $2 Million in 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV to Empower Startups in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON — IDB Lab, the Inter-American Development Bank Group’s innovation and venture capital arm, announced a $2 million strategic investment in the 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV, managed by 500 LatAm. The fund will invest in approximately 40 early-stage tech startups in Latin America and the Caribbean...
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...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Costa Rica!
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Oct 08, 2025
2025 Superheroes of Development | Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Oct 16, 2025
Webinar on Financial Innovation for Inclusive Urban Development
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Oct 20 - 23, 2025
Regional Dialogue: The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Annual Conference
04:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Belize - San Pedro

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-L1159 SOCIAL INVESTMENT CITIZEN SAFETY Program for the modernization of Costa Rica's police system - Preparation
CR-O0012 - - Comprehensive Modernization of Citizen Security and Justice in Costa Rica - Preparation
CR-T1309 TRADE TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS The effects of physical and digital infrastructure and trade facilitation interventions at borders 200,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1305 SOCIAL INVESTMENT PENSIONS & SOCIAL SECURITY Pathways for Longevity: Silver Economy solutions towards a result-based financing strategy 1,153,000.00 Implementation Sep. 26, 2025
CR-T1307 SOCIAL INVESTMENT GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT LeapCR: Leading High Potential Entrepreneurship in Costa Rica 6,970,500.00 Preparation
CR-L1157 ENERGY LOW-CARBON ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program 315,080,000.00 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 180,000.00 Implementation Sep. 25, 2025
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-L1159 Program for the modernization of Costa Rica's police system
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-O0012 Comprehensive Modernization of Citizen Security and Justice in Costa Rica
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-T1309 The effects of physical and digital infrastructure and trade facilitation interventions at borders
  • Sector: TRADE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 200,000.00
CR-T1305 Pathways for Longevity: Silver Economy solutions towards a result-based financing strategy
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Sep. 26, 2025
  • Financing: 1,153,000.00
CR-T1307 LeapCR: Leading High Potential Entrepreneurship in Costa Rica
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 6,970,500.00
CR-L1157 Second Renewable Energy, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Program
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 315,080,000.00
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: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Sep. 25, 2025
  • Financing: 180,000.00
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
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