Costa Rica is making significant strides in formulating and implementing public policies that contribute to the sustainable transformation of its agrifood systems. A new brief, "Policymaking for Agrifood Systems Transformation in Costa Rica", developed by FAO, outlines some of the country’s strategic efforts and success factors.

The brief explains how Costa Rica’s strong democratic values and political stability facilitate broad and well-established consultation processes. These processes ensure that the perspectives and needs of different stakeholders are integrated into policy development and implementation. Additionally, the country's historically low turnover of public personnel is highlighted as a success factor that supports durable connections and institutional memory, contributing to more coherent policy frameworks.

The brief encourages policymakers to reflect on systemic priorities beyond their sectorial focus by showcasing concrete examples. This approach fosters a more holistic vision that can unlock opportunities for policy effectiveness and efficiency.

For a deeper dive into some of Costa Rica's key policies and strategies to align agrifood systems’ performance with more sustainable environmental and socioeconomic outcomes, access the full brief here: Policymaking for Agrifood Systems Transformation in Costa Rica.