EU Country Cancer Profile : Greece 2023 / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body.

Series:

OECD Economic Surveys: Costa Rica Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health.

Hygiene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (116 pages).

Other Title:

EU Country Cancer Profile

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2023.

Summary:

Costa Rica recovered well from the pandemic-induced recession. Sustained and resilient export performance continues to support growth, while consumption is hindered by high inflation and unemployment. The fiscal situation improved but remains challenging, requiring sustained efforts to contain spending and boost public sector efficiency for several years.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

Executive summary

Costa Rica recovered well but growth prospects are worsening

The fiscal outlook improved but remains challenging

Spreading the benefits of integration in international trade

Improving education and equality of opportunities

1 Key Policy Insights

Costa Rica recovered well but faces substantial challenges

Growth is mitigated by high inflationary pressures and the global outlook

The recovery has further progressed

Financial stability risks appear contained

Macroeconomic policies can be further strengthened Adapting the monetary policy stance to contain inflation

Improving debt sustainability and reinforcing the fiscal framework

Maintaining fiscal prudence is key for debt sustainability

Raising more revenue and enhancing the redistributive power of tax policy

Strengthening the fiscal framework

Improving public debt management

Strengthening productivity growth

Boosting productivity through more competition

Reducing informality: a win-win for productivity and inclusiveness

Further spreading the benefits of trade integration

Closing infrastructure gaps Making the most of digitalisation

Continuing to improve governance and reduce corruption

Redoubling efforts to improve equality of opportunities

Upgrading social protection

Reducing gender inequalities

Adapting the pension system to ageing

Transitioning towards net carbon neutrality

References

2 Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training in Costa Rica to better support growth and equity

Strengthening pre-tertiary education

Pre-tertiary education does not equip all students with sufficient skills

Educational attainment could be increased further The quality of education needs to improve

Inequality in education is high

Expanding coverage and quality of early childhood education and care services

Fully implementing the curricula reform

Better supporting students at risk of educational exclusion

Improving school infrastructure

Strengthening the digitalisation of education

Improving the quality of teachers

Improving the selection of students accessing programmes in education

Improving the hiring system

Strengthening teachers' in-service training

Strengthening the appraisal process Improving the governance and regulation of Education and Administrative Boards

Prioritise spending in early stages of education to better support growth and equity

Improving tertiary education

Boosting tertiary graduation rates and improving spending efficiency on tertiary education

Improving access to tertiary education for vulnerable groups

Making STEM fields more attractive to students, especially women

Making public university funding more efficient, accountable and transparent

Improving spending efficiency at public universities

Broadening the sources of revenues.

Notes:

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ISBN:

92-64-86445-8