The Brit Cham Costa Rica committees are designed to enhance the Chamber’s impact and focus on issues affecting Costa Rica’s competitiveness, ensuring that companies represented in the Chamber benefit from these efforts. Additionally, these committees create opportunities for greater member participation in the Chamber’s initiatives.

The committees operate as follows:

• Meetings will be held at least once a month
• Committees will be responsible for developing a six-month plan outlining the objectives and activities to be undertaken.

PUBLIC – PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS & INFRASTRUCTURE

The Public-Private Partnerships & Infrastructure Committee’s primary objective is to understand the PPP model currently utilized in Costa Rica. This committee will focus on informing various stakeholders about the benefits PPPs can offer across sectors, aiming to attract investment and improve infrastructure in areas such as roads, ports, electricity, telecommunications, and social services, among others. Additionally, the committee will work to identify and understand current and future projects led by the government and municipalities, including their guidelines and opportunities for new partnerships.

FISCAL POLICY

The Fiscal Policy Committee’s main objective is to analyse Costa Rica’s tax landscape. It will regularly review developments in the tax sector, including proposed tax reforms, newly issued regulations, guidelines, and the Tax Administration’s positions. The committee will synthesize this information for Brit Cham members, ensuring they are well-informed. Moreover, it will organize events featuring representatives from relevant entities and government agencies to facilitate meaningful dialogue between the public and private sectors.

EDUCATION

The Education Committee aims to promote English language learning for technical-level professionals seeking to enhance their skills. Through a scholarship program, selected participants will have the opportunity to travel to the UK to study English while immersing themselves in an environment that fosters language use. Additionally, the committee will engage in activities to promote the British education system and its associated products when appropriate.