Assessment and recommendations

The Republic of Costa Rica is one of the most stable democracies of the Americas. The Political Constitution of the Republic of 1949, including the abolishment of the army, fostered the provision of broad-based access to education and healthcare, as well as the creation of a robust system of checks and balances with a particularly strong position of the Comptroller General and a strong rule of law. Relatively stable, long-term economic growth has contributed to an important investment in basic social services, while a good endowment of human capital and natural amenities has further contributed to socio-economic progress.