INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT INTEL COSTA RICA

Acknowledgements

this publication was made possible through the contributions of many people who generously

shared their perspectives and insights: Bill Abraham (general manager, Intel Costa rica); Julio

Acosta (former managing Director, CInDe); Danilo Arias (former Investment manager, CInDe

and former Corporate Affairs Director, Intel Costa rica); roberto Artavia (Dean, InCAe); Arturo

Barboza (Corporate Affairs manager, Intel Costa rica); William Calvo (Director of the economics

section, Central Bank of Costa rica); F. toms Dueas (former president of CInDe, former

minister of Foreign trade and current Costa rican Ambassador to the United states); mike

edwards (former global program Director, site selection & Development, Intel Corporation);

lucia gross (senior Investment Coordinator for electronics, CInDe); eduardo lizano (former

president, Central Bank of Costa rica); gabriela llobet (Corporate Affairs Director, Intel Costa

rica); and eduardo sibaja (former minister of science and technology and former Director

of CenAt).

this report is intended to stimulate discussion and learning regarding investment promotion

agencies and their practices. It is not meant to provide a complete or comprehensive case history,

but rather to highlight elements relevant to investment promotion.

the multilateral Investment guarantee Agency is not, by means of this publication, rendering

accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, site selection, or other professional advice

or services, and shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person, company or organi-

zation that relies on this publication as a substitute for such professional advice or services.

Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult

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