David O. Abraham, President of the Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel Ibero-America (now the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce) —CILIB—, and Paul Stephen, CILIB’s regional director in Costa Rica, met in November 2023 in San José with Ms. Fabiola Romero, Executive Director of the National Directorate of Community Development (DINADECO). The meeting sought to strengthen international cooperation in the community sphere.
What is DINADECO
The National Directorate of Community Development (DINADECO) is a Costa Rican State institution, attached to the Ministry of the Interior and Police, that promotes and supports the country’s community development associations.
Collaboration opportunities for community development in Costa Rica
The meeting, held at DINADECO’s offices, focused on exploring collaboration opportunities to improve community development in Costa Rica.
- David O. Abraham highlighted CILIB’s commitment to fostering initiatives that drive economic growth and social well-being at the local level.
- Paul Stephen stressed the importance of building bridges between the public and private sectors to maximize the positive impact on communities.
- Fabiola Romero expressed DINADECO’s interest in strengthening cooperation with CILIB, especially in knowledge exchange and the implementation of best practices in community management.
Next steps
The parties agreed to work together to identify key areas in which collaboration can generate significant impact.
The Chamber and Costa Rica
This visit reflects CILIB’s focus on establishing strategic alliances that promote inclusive and sustainable development throughout Ibero-America, as a facilitator of community progress. Discover the Costa Rica country profile, the Chamber’s cooperation agreements and its institutional mission.
