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Archives for September 12, 2016

“Proyecto Oportunidad”: a young engineer’s technological, social project

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Adrian Quesada is a 28 -year-old, young electrical engineer who lives in San Ramón de Alajuela. From his home and using a 3D printer that he brought from abroad, he designs bionic prostheses for people who have suffered an amputation or that were born without their upper limbs due a congenital disease. “Proyecto Oportunidad” started in […]

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Agreement will benefit 6,000 coffee producers

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

As part of the celebration of Coffee Day, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture this morning, an agreement between GIZ (German International Cooperation Agency), MAG, the Ministry of Environment and Icafé was signed. This agreement allows them to have access to more than $ 11 million and will benefit 6,000 coffee producers […]

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Bus companies are in favor of electric transportation

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The use of electric transportation technology in Costa Rica as an effective way to reduce fossil fuel consumption, environmental pollution, damage to public health and over spending is a topic that is going to be discussed thanks to the electric transport bill. The bill has already been presented and now the discussion process in the plenary […]

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MEIC is organizing the VI International Forum on Consumer’s Protection in Guanacaste

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

“New markets, new challenges” are the main topics to be discussed at the VI International Forum on Consumer’s Protection in Guanacaste, where more than 13 countries are going to exchange information about the challenges of electronic trading. It is organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (MEIC). The opening ceremony will be on […]

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US ambassador made a very special gift to a Costa Rican girl

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On September 9th, Shirley Moraga met Fitzgerald Haney, US ambassador to Costa Rica, who visited the National Children ‘s Hospital (HNN) and gave her a very special gift. This little girl was born with a congenital heart disease and after an infection, she lost her hands and feet. However, this has not been an obstacle […]

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20 care centers received 11,000 liters of milk

September 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On September 10th, as part of a joint program between Club Activo 20/30 and the Cooperative of Milk Producers Dos Pinos, 11,000 liters of milk were delivered to 20 day care centers that will distribute them to populations at risk, mostly children. The contribution will benefit 12,000 people who will receive this food of high […]

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