Costa Rica's National AI Strategy aims to promote the ethical, safe, and responsible use of AI for the benefit of its citizens. Its objectives include developing regulatory frameworks, strengthening skills, fostering R&D&I, improving public services, and enhancing competitiveness. Its strategic pillars focus on ethics, territorial development, capacity building, infrastructure, innovation, and international leadership.
Name in original language
Estrategia Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (ENIA)
Initiative overview
The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA) of Costa Rica, led by MICITT, aligns national efforts to promote the ethical, safe, and responsible use of AI, maximizing societal benefits while addressing potential risks. Validated through contributions from diverse sectors, ENIA establishes a roadmap for sustainable AI adoption and governance, positioning Costa Rica as a leader in responsible technological progress.ENIA emphasizes the integration of AI into Costa Rica's socioeconomic framework while leveraging its commitment to sustainability, equity, and human rights. The strategy highlights initiatives in talent development, including specialized AI education, reskilling, and upskilling programs, to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven economy. Building robust digital infrastructure, such as deploying 5G networks and establishing a National AI Center of Excellence, is also central to supporting research, development, and implementation of AI in strategic sectors.To mitigate AI-related risks, ENIA introduces a comprehensive risk management framework, strengthening MICITT's Cybersecurity Directorate to protect critical infrastructure and enhance resilience. On the global stage, Costa Rica advocates for ethical and sustainable AI frameworks, emphasizing regional collaboration on data management and equitable access to technology.By combining innovation, ethics, and international cooperation, ENIA positions Costa Rica to lead in shaping a future where AI advances humanity's well-being, ensuring inclusive and responsible technological progress.
Action plan/roadmap
Under construction
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT)
Budget information available?
Not available
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Expert consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Public consultation(s) and other engagement.
Please describe these mechanisms or other efforts for stakeholder engagement
Public consultations, co-creation workshops, and validation sessions with key stakeholders are conducted to identify and prioritize the main lines of action, national needs, and priorities that are integral to the strategy. This participatory process ensures the inclusion of diverse perspectives, fosters consensus, and strengthens the alignment of the strategy with the most relevant challenges and opportunities for the country's development. Each interaction with stakeholders contributes to a shared vision and ensures that the decisions made effectively address the current and future demands of society.
To what extent are there mechanisms that ensure inter-governmental coordination?
There are formally established mechanisms by both MICITT and the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (MIDEPLAN), specifically designed to ensure effective intergovernmental coordination. These instruments promote institutional articulation, strategic alignment of public policies, and collaboration in the implementation of cross-sectoral projects, thereby ensuring comprehensive and coherent governance.
Is there a mechanism to monitor implementation?
true
Please describe the monitoring mechanism - in that order.
Formal mechanisms have been established by MICITT and the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (MIDEPLAN) to enable continuous monitoring of the strategy's implementation. These mechanisms include periodic monitoring tools and the formalization of commitment agreements with each participating institution, ensuring systematic oversight, accountability, and the achievement of the goals outlined in the strategic framework.
Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
