The Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy of Costa Rica (MIDEPLAN) recently shared updates on its activities via its official Twitter account, highlighting efforts in international cooperation, public investment planning, and legislative support for national development strategies.
On September 2, 2025, MIDEPLAN reported the conclusion of a collaborative initiative among Chile, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The ministry stated: “#CooperaciónInternacional │El Parque Marino del Pacífico (PMP) fue la sede del cierre de la “Misión de Formulación del Proyecto Triangular entre Chile, México y Costa Rica”. Ver más: https://t.co/2Nh4eNrLLY #Mideplan #CooperaciónInternacional #Maricultura #Chile #México #CR https://t.co/YThFVj1okd” (posted September 2, 2025). The Parque Marino del Pacífico served as the venue for the closing event of this triangular project mission.
Later that day, MIDEPLAN detailed a workshop held with CONARE to discuss regulatory frameworks for public investments. According to the ministry: “#InversionesPúblicas | Mideplan realizó un taller con el CONARE para presentar la Ley del SNIP, normativa que ordena el ciclo de vida de los proyectos. Esta herramienta busca fortalecer la planificación, ejecución y evaluación de las inversiones públicas en el país. https://t.co/GIRPfbUZ1u” (posted September 2, 2025). The workshop focused on the Law of the National Public Investment System (SNIP), which aims to improve the management and oversight of public projects in Costa Rica.
On September 3, 2025, MIDEPLAN expressed support for proposed legislation designed to better align government programs with national strategic plans. The ministry wrote: “#PlanificaciónNacional | Mideplan respalda proyecto de ley que articula programas de gobierno con el Plan Estratégico Nacional y otros instrumentos de planificación. Ver más: https://t.co/eMOi2RIdpg https://t.co/EPFVatqiRy” (posted September 3, 2025).
Costa Rica’s MIDEPLAN is responsible for coordinating national planning policies and managing international cooperation projects. It also plays a key role in developing legal frameworks such as SNIP to ensure effective allocation and evaluation of public investments across sectors.
