Institutionalizing export and investment promotion organizations : the case of Costa Rica"s C.I.N.D.E. [Coalicion Costarricense de Iniciativas de Desarrollo]

CINDE is an export and investment promotion organization (EIPO) which was created by the Costa Rican private sector in 1982 with support from USAID. The study argues that despite the unique contextual characteristics of Costa Rica during CINDE"s development, the general lessons regarding the dynamics of successful EIPO institution-building may be broadly applicable for other countries in economic transition to an export orientation. CINDE"s experience reflects some basic influences that are common denominators in determining successful EIPO institutionalization. They include an organization"s legal framework, internal structures, technical, and financial autonomy combined with goals acceptable to government. Includes references. (Author abstract)