Analysis of governance in the Costa Rican energy sector, emphasizing regulation

Abstract

This article analyzes the governance of the energy sector in Costa Rica through a review of the processes involved in the formulation of public policies by the governing entity, the implementation of these policies, their validation by the regulatory authority, the execution by sector organizations, and the subsequent adjustments. It examines the application of best practices, based on the author’s experience, across various national instances of the energy sector and the applied studies conducted for Costa Rica by organizations such as the OECD, identifying areas for improvement.