San José, marzo 2025. La OCDE presentó su Estudio Económico de Costa Rica 2025, donde analiza los principales desafíos y oportunidades del país, y plantea recomendaciones para fortalecer el crecimiento sostenible e inclusivo. El informe se divide en cuatro grandes ejes:
1. Crecimiento y estabilidad macroeconómica
Costa Rica ha mantenido un crecimiento sólido y una economía estable gracias a la disciplina fiscal y al manejo monetario flexible del Banco Central. Sin embargo, persisten retos como el desempleo juvenil y femenino, la alta dependencia de exportaciones y la vulnerabilidad externa.
Recomendaciones:
- Impulsar reformas estructurales.
- Invertir en infraestructura productiva.
- Promover capacitación laboral.
2. Igualdad de oportunidades y mercado laboral
El estudio destaca la baja participación femenina y la alta informalidad laboral (40%) como obstáculos para el desarrollo.
Recomendaciones:
- Ampliar servicios de cuidado infantil.
- Reducir barreras a la formalización de empresas.
- Implementar incentivos para empleo formal y programas de capacitación.
3. Transición verde y diversificación energética
Costa Rica debe avanzar hacia una matriz energética más diversificada (solar, eólica, geotérmica), reducir la dependencia de la hidroeléctrica y mejorar la gestión de agua y residuos.
Recomendaciones:
- Fomentar inversión en energías renovables.
- Modernizar redes de agua y residuos.
- Fortalecer marcos regulatorios para cooperación público-privada.
4. Comercio exterior y competitividad
Aunque el comercio ha impulsado el crecimiento, persisten desafíos como la concentración en pocos mercados (principalmente EE.UU.) y la infraestructura logística deficiente.
Recomendaciones:
- Diversificar mercados de exportación.
- Modernizar puertos, carreteras y trámites aduaneros.
- Invertir en capital humano e innovación.
Conclusión
El estudio de la OCDE señala que Costa Rica necesita combinar reformas fiscales, laborales, ambientales y comerciales para lograr un desarrollo más inclusivo y sostenible, capaz de enfrentar los desafíos globales y aprovechar nuevas oportunidades.
Fuente: El Financiero
Jorge Gutiérrez Guillen
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