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Here is an opinion piece on CNN by Ricardo Ernst, University of Georgetown regarding Costa Rica's economic and political position in Latin America. The analysis provides good insight into what Costa Rica is doing well, and the critical link between political and economic stability, and progress against human development indicators.

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08/21/2009
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Did you know that CR can make you feel better without you ever having to visit?

Costa Rica’s high levels of education and variety of ecosystems have made it one of the centers of tropical biology research. Scientists from all over the globe travel to Costa Rica to study its over ½ million species and, through a process known as bioprospecting, identify new medical treatments. The medicines currently being developed in Costa Rica, such as anti-venoms and immunizations, could change the course of global health.

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02/14/2009

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