http://www.reportbuyer.com/rss.htmlCosta Rica (capital: San Hose) this section contains the latest research available, analysing areas such as the Costa Rican economy, infrastructure, trade and employment.en-gbReportbuyerservice@reportbuyer.comenquiries@redwiredesign.comhttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/costa_rica_isa_country_report.htmlThis report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Costa Rica, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA Country Report contains detailed economic data and forecasts, analysis of trade and investment opportunities and coverage of the key political issues facing the country. Moreover, each ISA Country Report is easy to integrate into reports, presentations and newsletters. e54417dcd7cba301b58ac6eee2a7bb1cWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_october_2009.htmlOutlook for 2010-11 The presidential candidate of the ruling Partido Liberacion Nacional (PLN), Laura Chinchilla, is set to defeat the main opposition candidate, Otton Solis from the Partido Accion Ciudadana (PAC) in the February 2010 elections. Ms Chinchilla will offer political and economic continuity in 2010-11 but will face difficult decisions on the public finances. The prospects of a PLN majority in the next legislative assembly, however, could make governing easier. d77d31ff51ab049624a7c37d9eedd72fMon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_september_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Laura Chinchilla, the candidate of the ruling Partido Liberacion Nacional (PLN), is set to win the February 2010 presidential election, given the popularity of her party and a divided opposition. In line with the popular administration of the current president, Oscar Arias, Ms? Chinchilla will offer political and economic stability. Economic policy will centre on the Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan. 2b5a66f0bfccfd2aef60493340945808Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_august_2009.htmlYou may have noticed that since the second quarter of this year, some additional content has started to appear in your monthly and quarterly CRs. We are now including a country map, and a range of basic data (selected to be useful for business travellers in particular), in every country report. For most countries, except a few where data is in very short supply, we are also including comparative economic indicators that show each country's position relative to regional peers, in easy-to-read graphical format. af156fbd29fb63d59117a39c9112207bWed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_july_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Laura Chinchilla, the candidate of the ruling PLN, is early favourite to win the February 2010 presidential election, ahead of Otton Solis of the PAC. Despite recession, the PLN remains popular and more trusted than the PAC, and Ms Chinchilla will be strongly backed by the popular current president, Oscar? Arias. Economic policy will focus on the Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan, which is gradually being implemented. d8a9f13de6befb7af544d3a3a10968ceTue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_june_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 The success of the government's policies to mitigate the economic downturn will be a crucial determinant of the ruling party's prospects in the February 2010 general elections, which the incumbent party is early favourite to win. Economic policy will focus on the Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan, which is gradually being implemented. The fiscal balance will turn to deficits of 4. fa5d13c629d1ab6ead7104145a257ffaFri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_may_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 The success of the government's policies to mitigate the economic downturn will be a crucial determinant of the ruling party's prospects in the February 2010 general elections, which the incumbent party is early favourite to win. Economic policy will focus on the Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan, which is gradually being implemented. We forecast that the non-financial public-sector (NFPS) balance will turn from a small (0. 5e228b5f92b35d1cee4e39398b392ce1Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_april_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 The success of the government's policies to mitigate the economic downturn will be a crucial determinant of the ruling party's prospects in the February 2010 general elections. The incumbent is early favourite to win the elections. Economic policy will focus on the Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan, which is proving slow to implement. 12e975adb54be589a6754bd70c957e14Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_march_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 The success of the government's policies to mitigate the economic downturn will be a crucial determinant of the ruling party's prospects in the February 2010 general elections. The PLN is early favourite to win the elections. Economic policy will focus on the recently announced Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan. 51a866e91571ff4c16ccd7cf7b289a5bTue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_february_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 The success of the government's policies to mitigate the economic downturn will be a crucial determinant of the ruling party's prospects in the February 2010 general elections. Rising unemployment will fuel social pressures. Economic policy will focus on the recently announced Plan Escudo, an ambitious emergency economic stimulus and social protection plan. 172835bd358579729c10c325f5aa6ba4Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/costa_rica_isa_january_2009_country_report.htmlThis report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Costa Rica, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA Country Report contains detailed economic data and forecasts, analysis of trade and investment opportunities and coverage of the key political issues facing the country. Moreover, each ISA Country Report is easy to integrate into reports, presentations and newsletters. 1f034a7598c47f1af1dd33778c0a79a6Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_january_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Political and social pressures are set to rise in Costa Rica, given the economic downturn, which is bringing increased unemployment, particularly in export-oriented manufacturing sectors. Economic policy will focus on measures to support economic growth during the global downturn. Economic stimulus packages focusing on employment creation are expected to be passed in early 2009. 2e443f10c55f5d56be4f0a9101f12961Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_december_2008.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 With export demand and inward investment set to fall sharply as a result of the global economic recession, political and social pressures will rise. Some respite will be brought by implementation of DR-CAFTA, which is expected to come on January 1st 2009. Economic policy will focus on measures to support economic growth and to increase monetary policy efficiency. 25fec5e58600b9dbde8a092710517d1dFri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica_november_2008.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Costa Rica will not be immune to the international financial crisis, with export demand and inward investment set to fall sharply in 2009-10, which will raise political and social pressures. Some respite will be brought by implementation of DR-CAFTA, which is expected to come before end-2008. The economic policy focus will turn to measures to support economic growth and the adoption of measures to increase monetary policy efficiency. a6a7572603bb1586b3e1b5d262046adeTue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Ricahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/south_america/costa_rica/country_report_costa_rica.htmlOutlook for 2008-09 The government will focus on passing the laws required to bring the Dominican Republic-Central American Free-Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) into effect and is confident this can be done well before the October deadline. Negotiations will continue with other Central American countries to form a Central American customs union, which will then seek a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU. Talks with the EU have already started. f960fc0c51762247f64d451fef9970d7Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 GBSouth America/Costa Rica