Making Development Happen series n. 1

Making Development Happen is a new series  focused on policy approaches and institutions that contribute to development outcomes. All volumes are available online as part of the Centre’s efforts to foster debate and discussion among OECD members and developing and emerging economies so as to help identify creative policy solutions to emerging global issues and development challenges.

Costa Rica is an interesting case of economic transformation from primary products to manufacturing and services. This study reviews the experience of Costa Rica in attracting knowledge-intensive FDI and mobilising it as a lever for upgrading exports and fostering economic growth. The report describes the achievements of the Costa Rican economy during the last decades. It assesses the economic trends, the current development strategy and the policy mix for attracting knowledge-intensive FDI. It highlights the new features of the competitive scenario and new challenges the country is facing. It concludes by proposing  a roadmap for enhancing the policy framework and to advance in the process of economic transformation. View the full report