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Forest industry

Commercial forestry plantations for sustainable timber production

Extractives and Minerals Processing

Construction Materials
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote sustainable forestry economic activities that can bring opportunities to the local communities as well as women.

Indicative Return

Melina and Teak harvest yields are estimated 1.7% and 1.9% (Ospino et al.)

Timeframe

Long Term

Estimated Market

In 2018 sales of pallets were $72 M. $6.2 M of furniture was exported in 2016 (PROCOMER).

sustainable tourism

Community-led sustainable tourism in protected areas

Services

Hotels and Lodging
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote tourism alternatives for communities in protected areas, while enhancing women's empowerment and the protection of natural resources

Indicative Return

> 25% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

> USD 1 billion

Aquaculture coastal farms

Farming of aquatic organisms in coastal areas

Food and Beverage

Agricultural Products
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Generate a strong economic boost in coastal areas by optimizing marine resource management and modernizing the aquaculture model

Indicative Return

> 25% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Short Term

Estimated Market

USD 100 million - USD 1 billion

Research on plants properties.

Green biotechnology

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote economic activities that use green biotechnology, and increase the productivity of women-owned farms.

Indicative Return

For green pepper, the average expected yield is 7.8 t/ha, and in vanilla is 1.2 t/ha max.

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

In 2015 $ 11.1 M were exported of cocoa. In 2021, $563 M of Banana. (BCCR, PROCOMER).

Technological sowing systems

Green biotechnology

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote agricultural activities that use green biotechnology to achieve sustainability, productivity, and gender inclusion.

Indicative Return

Cocoa, roots/tubers, and Corn have 0.6%, 10.8%, 2.7% yield per ha. (MAG) (SEPSA).

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

In 2020 $6.8 M of Ginger was exported and in 2019 $258,000 of Tumeric.

Ponds for aquaculture

Land-based aquaculture

Food and Beverage

Agricultural Products
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Create economic opportunities through sustainable aquaculture-related activities while encouraging women to integrate into the system

Indicative Return

With mechanization, a GIGA oysters hectare has 0.7%-18% profitability. (FUNDAME)

Timeframe

Short Term

Estimated Market

In 2019, oysters' price per unit was $3 in Puntarenas (OPESCA).

Natural-based pharmaceutical products

Natural pharmaceuticals

Health Care

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote inclusive and profitable economic activities that can constitute dignifying income sources.

Indicative Return

Aloe, Ipecacuana, and Mangosteen have a yield per ha of 50-100, 2,8, and 3,8 tons.

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

In 2016 $2 M, and $1.5 M were exported of Aloe and Ipecacuana. (PROCOMER).

Use of technology to improve agricultural efficiency.

Precision agriculture

Food and Beverage

Professional and Commercial Services
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Help implement sustainable practices to cope with adverse environmental effects while improving land productivity.

Indicative Return

77.4%, 15%, and 100% yield per ha of Pineapple, Cassava, and Papaya. (MAG & Morales TEC).

Timeframe

Short Term

Estimated Market

$1,089.16M in cumulative exports of Pineapple and Banana in 2021. (BCCR).

Use of technological equipment to propel precision agriculture.

Precision agriculture

Food and Beverage

Professional and Commercial Services
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote precision agriculture practices environmentally friendly while improving women's opportunities.

Indicative Return

Pineapple, Sugar, Rice, Roots have 77.4%, 80%, 3.5%, 10.8% of yield per ha. (SEPSA)

Timeframe

Short Term

Estimated Market

In 2021, $525.58 M of exported Pineapple. In 2017, sugarcane supply was $109,069 M (BCCR)

Agriculture with sustainable practices.

Regenerative agriculture

Food and Beverage

Agricultural Products
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Decarbonized cropland and revitalize agriculture so it can be more inclusive towards women.

Indicative Return

16%, 0.8%, 3%, 15% yield per ha of Plantain, Beans, Corn, and Cassava (MAG).

Timeframe

Short Term

Estimated Market

In Banana, for example, cumulative exports are $563.58 M as of June 2021 (BCCR).

Good agricultural practices

Regenerative agriculture

Food and Beverage

Agricultural Products
Costa Rica

Expected Impact

Promote regenerative practices in agricultural activities that can raise productivity and gender inclusion.

Indicative Return

In the Huetar Caribe Region, the reported cocoa yield is 0.6 per hectare (MAG).

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

In 2015 $11.1 M were exported of Cocoa. In 2017, vegetables' supply was $121,751 M.