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What is the purpose of the investment program mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the investment program mentioned in the text?
- To diversify tourism options and develop new tourism products. (correct)
- To allocate $1.5 million annually for conservation efforts in protected wilderness areas.
- To develop new infrastructure in urban areas for national and foreign visitors.
- To reduce the size of protected wilderness areas for economic development.
What percentage of the national territory is covered by protected wilderness areas?
What percentage of the national territory is covered by protected wilderness areas?
- 10%
- 75%
- 28.1% (correct)
- 50%
Who will identify, select, and prioritize necessary investments in ASPs?
Who will identify, select, and prioritize necessary investments in ASPs?
- The Ministry of Environment and Energy
- The communities with potential for growth
- The Costa Rican Tourism Institute
- The National System of Conservation Areas (correct)
What will the investment program strengthen in protected wilderness areas?
What will the investment program strengthen in protected wilderness areas?
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What does the agreement prioritize?
What does the agreement prioritize?
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- The Costa Rican Tourism Institute and Ministry of Environment and Energy signed an agreement to allocate $1.5 million annually for infrastructure improvements in protected wilderness areas.
- The investment program aims to develop new tourism products and diversify options for national and foreign visitors.
- The program will strengthen infrastructure, signage, equipment, and acquire tourist goods and services.
- Protected wilderness areas cover more than 28.1% of the national territory and are important for conservation and tourism.
- The agreement will prioritize mutual needs and coordinate decision-making for execution of actions, programs, and projects.
- The National System of Conservation Areas will identify, select, and prioritize necessary investments in ASPs.
- The ICT will contract works, goods, and services for the investment program and donate them to SINAC upon completion.
- The agreement is valid for 3 years and can be extended for a maximum of 6 years.
- The investment program supports sustainable tourism and the country's goals for biodiversity conservation and fighting climate change.
- The agreement will channel visitation and social and economic development to communities with potential for growth.
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