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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: Eddy Roberto Carpio Sam

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Karen Cis

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]

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...
Costa Rica Converts $1.63 Billion in IDB Loans to Colones and Swiss Francs
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), at the request of the Government of Costa Rica, executed several debt management operations in 2024 to mitigate risks associated with exchange and interest rate volatility. Through non-deliverable swaps payable in dollars, Costa Rica converted the...
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Jun 12, 2025
Learn to implement the open-source Mifos platform for financial inclusion
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 16, 2025
EconNet: Pricing Under Distress
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
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Jun 23, 2025
EconNet: Efficiency, equity, and cost-recovery trade offs in municipal water pricing
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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
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
TC9307340 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Enabling Private Investm.in Infraestruc. 1,550,000.00 Closed Oct. 26, 1994
TC9611064 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Training Evaluation Government Actions 7,854.00 Closed Dec. 17, 1996
TC7108039 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Strengthening of the Planific. Process 157,400.00 Closed Aug. 5, 1971
TC8001050 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS Study, Land Utilization in the Country 490,000.00 Closed Jun. 19, 1980
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
TC9307340 Enabling Private Investm.in Infraestruc.
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 26, 1994
  • Financing: 1,550,000.00
TC9611064 Training Evaluation Government Actions
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 17, 1996
  • Financing: 7,854.00
TC7108039 Strengthening of the Planific. Process
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Aug. 5, 1971
  • Financing: 157,400.00
TC8001050 Study, Land Utilization in the Country
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 19, 1980
  • Financing: 490,000.00
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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: Eddy Roberto Carpio Sam

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Karen Cis

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]

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...
Costa Rica Converts $1.63 Billion in IDB Loans to Colones and Swiss Francs
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), at the request of the Government of Costa Rica, executed several debt management operations in 2024 to mitigate risks associated with exchange and interest rate volatility. Through non-deliverable swaps payable in dollars, Costa Rica converted the...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Costa Rica!
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Jun 12, 2025
Learn to implement the open-source Mifos platform for financial inclusion
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 16, 2025
EconNet: Pricing Under Distress
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 23, 2025
EconNet: Efficiency, equity, and cost-recovery trade offs in municipal water pricing
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.

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
TC7501085 - - Institutional Strengthening of Codesa 290,400.00 Closed Feb. 19, 1976
TC8103038 INDUSTRY INDUSTRY Instructions in Factory-School 32,000.00 Closed Dec. 17, 1980
TC8406044 ENERGY NEW HYDROPOWER PROJECTS Me's Coop, Training in Hydroel.equipment 8,100.00 Closed May. 25, 1984
TC8805014 ENERGY BIO-ENERGY Reference Terms, National Parks 30,000.00 Closed Jul. 13, 1988
TC9202144 - - Ppf: Investment Sector Loan 150,000.00 Closed Apr. 1, 1992
TC9506447 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Strength.direccion General Tributacion 148,500.00 Cancelled Aug. 15, 1995
TC9808025 SOCIAL INVESTMENT SOCIAL INVESTMENT Violence and Crime Prevention 66,000.00 Closed Feb. 22, 1999
TC7611107 EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION Post Secondary Education Financing 270,000.00 Closed Jan. 13, 1977
TC7501085 Institutional Strengthening of Codesa
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Feb. 19, 1976
  • Financing: 290,400.00
TC8103038 Instructions in Factory-School
  • Sector: INDUSTRY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 17, 1980
  • Financing: 32,000.00
TC8406044 Me's Coop, Training in Hydroel.equipment
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 25, 1984
  • Financing: 8,100.00
TC8805014 Reference Terms, National Parks
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jul. 13, 1988
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC9202144 Ppf: Investment Sector Loan
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Apr. 1, 1992
  • Financing: 150,000.00
TC9506447 Strength.direccion General Tributacion
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Cancelled
  • Approval Date: Aug. 15, 1995
  • Financing: 148,500.00
TC9808025 Violence and Crime Prevention
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Feb. 22, 1999
  • Financing: 66,000.00
TC7611107 Post Secondary Education Financing
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jan. 13, 1977
  • Financing: 270,000.00
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