Towards a community committed to its development and wellness Roberto Artavia Loría Rafael SolísChacón 28 de septiembre de 2010

Sustainable Development Human and social development Production Growth Technology Innovation and Development Environment Balance Economic Stability and Dynamic Institutional Development and innovation

Civil Society Productive Sector Local Government National Government and State Social Contract

Civil Society Productive Sector Local Government National Government and State Social Contract Security and Peace EducationProductivity EqualitySustainability

A government with clear vision, consistent and constant Structure and dynamic macroeconomic Clear Signals to productive and social businessmen, citizenship and employees Development and expansion of resource base Future Vision expressed by clear and strategic objectives Establishment of efficiency and effectiveness bases of economic and social actors

A responsible and productive sector Alliances with civil society Philanthropy Relationship with partners Community Impact Good practice of business Mitigation of environmental footprint Comply the Laws Code of ethics and behavior

A responsible and productive sector Philanthropy Relationship with partners Community Impact Good practice of business Mitigation of environmental footprint Comply the Laws Code of ethics and behavior Alliance with

Development Cycle Intensive economy in heritage resources Intensive economy in capital and infrastructure Intensive economy in knowledge and innovation Economies in Transition Alajuela 2015 Alajuela 2010

Proposed Vision Convert the Central Canton and Alajuela province in one of the key drivers of national development; by promote investment opportunities and jobs for their people, especially for youth; by ensure a better quality of life and increased equity for all its population and achieve a high sustainability level.

Alajuela Development Pillars Availability of abundant workforce educated and (if we do what is required) growing National and international Logistic Center Diversity of opportunities and development approaches for wealth canton Industrial and residential development of interposer areas

Availability of abundant Workforce and educated Average education above national average Young population of middle-class and growing Educational System growing by various levels

Economic Diversification of Canton Free trade Zones Development Logistic Sector Development Development of important tourism sector Headquarters of national and international major companies

National and International Logistic Center International Airport Country Distribution Center Customs Sector Development Tourism and Air services Development Development of Passengers and Tourists Service industry Complementary infrastructure to the international logistics

Industrial and residential development of interposer areas Development of new free zones with medium and high technology Development of local important industries Residential development of middle-class and upper middle Multimodal center

Workforce availability Diversification of economic canton Interposer area development National and international Logistics Center Commitment with sustainability

City Recovery Universal connectivity Alajuela tourist and commercial center International and National knowledge Center Intercity Train Wastewater Treatment Electric Power Investment Attraction Intercity Bus Terminal Multimodal terminal Urban Repopulation Potable water Eco-sustainable urban policies West Park Threats SALIR