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Costa Rica

The objectives of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) are the development of the transformative potential of communities and artistic skills as well as the promotion of universal access to culture and art as superior language of communication and recognition. Also, MCJ creates a multicultural identity of the society conducive to improving the quality of life of the population. In addition, it pays attention to the contribution of culture to economic and social development of Costa Rica by investing in the axes of infrastructure,entrepreneurship and cultural industries and the definition of a national policy for the cultural sector.

Keywords

culture; youth; economy; governmental body; society; youth culture; youth policy; politics;