Natural resource potential for regional development of Limon Province, a preliminary survey

A preliminary study of the natural resources potential of Limon Province was selected because there exist opportunities for the application of science and technology in the region for the development of Limon Province. A multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, economists, and regional developers was organized to conduct the study and make suggestions for in-depth, follow-on studies that would lead to formulation of regional development policies. The Limon study may be described as a broad brush survey of the natural resources existing in the Province and the potential for utilizing these for regional development. This region has been neglected for years and consequently its resources have not been fully explored. Although there presently exists a sincere commitment at the national level to develop this region, progress in this direction has been slow because of the history of neglect. The immediate need is for regional development studies that would lead to development policies and plans to implement such policies.