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Country Profile: Costa Rica |
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Organizations
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Costa Rican Institute of Tourism |
| Resource Type: |
Database |
| Resource Language(s): |
English Spanish |
| Abstract: |
Welcome to the official site of the Costa
Rica Tourist Board. We invite you to learn
about our country and hope you come to
visit this small and wonderful paradise. |
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Discussion Forums |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Abstract: |
Here you can find discussion forums on diverse themes relating to the social sciences. Themes of the forums:
Economic Policy
Agricultural Economic
Ecological Ecomonics
Intellectual Property
Economic Development
Economy of Health
Latin America
Psychology
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Environmental Development and Research Volunteer Association |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Abstract: |
"Research and Environmental Development Volunteer Asssociacion"
The mission of VIDA: to design, promote, and execute projects that incorporate sustained development and improvement of the quality of life to the population. |
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Government and Institutions |
| Resource Type: |
Link List |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Abstract: |
Contains connections to a number of sites for governmental and non governmental organizations. |
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Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
| Abstract: |
Private Organization whose mission is to promote
awareness of biodivesity in Costa Rica. It also
keeps a biological inventory of the country's
biodiversity. |
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PROARCA/CAPAS |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English Spanish |
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The objective of PROARCA/CAPAS is to provide financial, technical, and policy assistance for the
management of protected areas and the conservation of biodiversity in Central America. The aim is to
strengthen the agenda of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development. PROARCA/CAPAS operates regionally in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras,
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panamá.
To achieve its regional objectives PROARCA/CAPAS works in the following fields:
Capacity Building
Forests and Climate Change
Green Marketing
Natural Resources Policy
Protected Areas
Small Grants
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The Central American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Abstract: |
The Central American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable
Development was founded to help leaders in the private, public, and
civic sectors implement changes promoting sustainable development.
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| Title: |
The Earth Council |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
| Abstract: |
Supporting People in Building a More Secure &
Sustainable Future. Enter Costa Rica into the search field for country specific info. |
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The Pro Iguana Verde Foundation |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English |
| Abstract: |
A modern-day descendant of the dinosaur is now
a major player in the fight to protect and preserve
our rain forests. The Pro Iguana Verde
Foundation in Costa Rica is uniting human,
animal and forest in a symbiotic relationship that
may guarantee the survival of all three. |
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Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center |
| Resource Type: |
Web Site |
| Resource Language(s): |
English Spanish |
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As a member country, in this website, you will find (in English and Spanish) information about Costa Rica and the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center and:
1.Access to literature search engines in the Orton Commemorative Library, the largest
natural resource library in Central America.
2.Updates and order forms for scientific and technical publications, including the three
technical journals published by CATIE.
3.Access to research databases.
4.Updates about training courses, conferences, seminars and workshops organized by
CATIE.
5.Information about our M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs.
6.Information about our international student exchange programs.
7.Visitor services including scientific field trips, guided tours for nature tourists, and hotel reservations at CATIE. |
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