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Costa Rica

The Country Office of Costa Rica supports the government’s efforts to move forward on its social welfare, economic resilience, and environmental 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 
Country Office
Francisco Javier Urra Sustainability - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Francisco Javier Urra
IDB Group 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:

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

ELECTED BY:

Total Contribution: 14,451,400

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]

Ninth Superheroes of Development Contest Channels a World Cup Spirit
The contest is accepting submissions until June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has kicked off the ninth Superheroes of Development contest in this World Cup year, tapping into the spirit of the world’s most popular sport to recognize the teams that, project...
In Panama, IDB Group Launches Talent Up and Cargo Pass Under América en el Centro Program
 PANAMA CITY — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) convened the 39th Meeting of Governors of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic in Panama City, ahead of the Group’s Annual Meetings in Asunción, Paraguay, next month. IDB Group governors, ministers of finance and...
Costa Rica reduce en casi 97% los casos de malaria autóctona y queda cerca de eliminarla
SAN JOSÉ - Costa Rica logró reducir en casi 97% los casos de malaria autóctona desde 2023, un avance que dejó al país cerca de eliminar la enfermedad.Este logro es resultado de una estrategia sostenida basada en evidencia, que combina innovación terapéutica, fortalecimiento de capacidades y una...
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Jul 07 - 09, 2026
Regional Dialogue on Adaptive Social Protection and Disaster Response in the Caribbean
05:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Barbados - Outro
Jul 19 - 20, 2026
XXVIII Workshop in International Economics and Finance 2026
05:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
Jul 21 - 22, 2026
Regional Policy Dialogue: Women, Productivity and Growth
04:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Panama - Panamá

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-T1308 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Building an adequate ecosystem for AI development and deployment in Costa Rica 1,050,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1323 URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING URBAN REHABILITATION AND HERITAGE Support for the Urban Revitalization Program of the Historic Center of San José 800,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1324 ENERGY ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING Support for Strengthening the Management and Planning of Costa Rica's Electricity Infrastructure 360,000.00 Preparation
CR-O0015 FINANCIAL MARKETS RISK FINANCING Contingent Loan for Natural Disaster and Public Health Emergencies - Preparation
CR-T1317 SOCIAL INVESTMENT CITIZEN SAFETY Strengthening the analytical and operational management of the Police Force 250,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1319 FINANCIAL MARKETS RISK FINANCING Strengthening Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management in Costa Rica 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1316 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCING Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Natural Capital, and Climate Change in Strategic Economic Sectors 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1312 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Support for improving fiscal revenue management in Costa Rica 250,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1308 Building an adequate ecosystem for AI development and deployment in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,050,000.00
CR-T1323 Support for the Urban Revitalization Program of the Historic Center of San José
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 800,000.00
CR-T1324 Support for Strengthening the Management and Planning of Costa Rica's Electricity Infrastructure
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 360,000.00
CR-O0015 Contingent Loan for Natural Disaster and Public Health Emergencies
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-T1317 Strengthening the analytical and operational management of the Police Force
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 250,000.00
CR-T1319 Strengthening Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management in Costa Rica
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1316 Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Natural Capital, and Climate Change in Strategic Economic Sectors
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1312 Support for improving fiscal revenue management in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 250,000.00
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Country Office
Francisco Javier Urra Sustainability - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Francisco Javier Urra
IDB Group 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:

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

ELECTED BY:

Total Contribution: 14,451,400

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]

Ninth Superheroes of Development Contest Channels a World Cup Spirit
The contest is accepting submissions until June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has kicked off the ninth Superheroes of Development contest in this World Cup year, tapping into the spirit of the world’s most popular sport to recognize the teams that, project...
In Panama, IDB Group Launches Talent Up and Cargo Pass Under América en el Centro Program
 PANAMA CITY — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) convened the 39th Meeting of Governors of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic in Panama City, ahead of the Group’s Annual Meetings in Asunción, Paraguay, next month. IDB Group governors, ministers of finance and...
Costa Rica reduce en casi 97% los casos de malaria autóctona y queda cerca de eliminarla
SAN JOSÉ - Costa Rica logró reducir en casi 97% los casos de malaria autóctona desde 2023, un avance que dejó al país cerca de eliminar la enfermedad.Este logro es resultado de una estrategia sostenida basada en evidencia, que combina innovación terapéutica, fortalecimiento de capacidades y una...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Costa Rica!
Subscribe
Jul 07 - 09, 2026
Regional Dialogue on Adaptive Social Protection and Disaster Response in the Caribbean
05:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Barbados - Outro
Jul 19 - 20, 2026
XXVIII Workshop in International Economics and Finance 2026
05:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
Jul 21 - 22, 2026
Regional Policy Dialogue: Women, Productivity and Growth
04:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Panama - Panamá

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-T1308 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Building an adequate ecosystem for AI development and deployment in Costa Rica 1,050,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1323 URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING URBAN REHABILITATION AND HERITAGE Support for the Urban Revitalization Program of the Historic Center of San José 800,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1324 ENERGY ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING Support for Strengthening the Management and Planning of Costa Rica's Electricity Infrastructure 360,000.00 Preparation
CR-O0015 FINANCIAL MARKETS RISK FINANCING Contingent Loan for Natural Disaster and Public Health Emergencies - Preparation
CR-T1317 SOCIAL INVESTMENT CITIZEN SAFETY Strengthening the analytical and operational management of the Police Force 250,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1319 FINANCIAL MARKETS RISK FINANCING Strengthening Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management in Costa Rica 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1316 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCING Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Natural Capital, and Climate Change in Strategic Economic Sectors 400,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1312 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Support for improving fiscal revenue management in Costa Rica 250,000.00 Preparation
CR-T1308 Building an adequate ecosystem for AI development and deployment in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,050,000.00
CR-T1323 Support for the Urban Revitalization Program of the Historic Center of San José
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 800,000.00
CR-T1324 Support for Strengthening the Management and Planning of Costa Rica's Electricity Infrastructure
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 360,000.00
CR-O0015 Contingent Loan for Natural Disaster and Public Health Emergencies
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
CR-T1317 Strengthening the analytical and operational management of the Police Force
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 250,000.00
CR-T1319 Strengthening Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management in Costa Rica
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1316 Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Natural Capital, and Climate Change in Strategic Economic Sectors
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
CR-T1312 Support for improving fiscal revenue management in Costa Rica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 250,000.00
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