Costa Rica

Costa Rica Policy Brief: Towards a More Inclusive Society in Costa Rica

Income inequality in Costa Rica is high by international standards and, in contrast with most other Latin American countries, it has increased in recent years.

Costa Rica Policy Brief: Modernising Costa Rica's Competition Law

Improving competition law and policy in Costa Rica should be a primary objective of the government. Such reforms could yield substantial economic and social benefits, through higher productivity, lower prices to consumers and better quality products and services.

De nouvelles réformes s’imposent au Costa Rica pour instaurer une croissance plus forte et plus inclusive

Selon la toute première Évaluation économique de l’OCDE consacrée au Costa Rica, le pays a accompli des progrès impressionnants sur les plans économique, social et environnemental, mais de nouvelles réformes des institutions et de l’action publique s’imposent pour instaurer une croissance plus forte et plus inclusive.

OECD Economic Surveys: Costa Rica 2016 - Economic Assessment

El acceso de Costa Rica a la OCDE: Un camino de mutuo enriquecimiento

Es un placer estar aquí para dialogar con ustedes sobre el importante proceso de adhesión de Costa Rica a la OCDE. La invitación para empezar este proceso es un reconocimiento de los países miembros de la OCDE al compromiso de Costa Rica por adoptar mejores prácticas y estándares internacionales que permitan un desarrollo más sólido, incluyente y sostenible.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Costa Rica on 15-16 February 2016

The Secretary-General discussed the recently launched process of accession to the OECD and presented the OECD's first Economic Survey of Costa Rica. Mr. Gurría also held meetings with President Luis Guillermo Solís and several government ministers.‎

Lancement par l’OCDE de l’Évaluation économique intérimaire le jeudi 18 février à 11h00

La Chef économiste de l’OCDE Mme Catherine L. Mann présentera les perspectives à court terme pour l’économie mondiale le jeudi 18 fevrier à 11h00 (heure de Paris).

OECD Economic Survey of Costa Rica launches Monday 15 February 2016

The OECD Economic Assessment of Costa Rica, to be published on Monday 15 February, discusses the country’s recent performance, which has brought about strong growth, rising living standards and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Education at a Glance 2015: Costa Rica

The 2015 edition introduces more detailed analysis of participation in early childhood and tertiary levels of education. The report also examines first generation tertiary-educated adults’ educational and social mobility, labour market outcomes for recent graduates, and participation in employer-sponsored formal and/or non-formal education.