Case Studies

A number of current issues may heavily impact the Osa and Golfito region. INOGO will focus on these issues in a series of detailed, objective, analytical case studies. More case studies may be produced in the future, but currently INOGO is planning to produce documents on the following themes:

  1. The demand for the proposed international airport in Palmar Sur;
  2. The impact of the proposed Diquis Dam on the Terraba Sierpe Wetlands and the marine life of the region;
  3. Potential solutions to the land tenure problems within the Asentamiento Osa and the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve;
  4. The Social Landscape of African Oil Palm Production in the Osa-Golfito Region.
International Airport Project for the South: Context, Perceptions and Perspectives One key factor that will influence the future of the Osa and Golfito region is whether the proposed international airport in Palmar will be constructed. Civil Aviation is undertaking a series of studies to analyze the environmental impact and feasibility...

Published: June 15, 2013

The Diquis Hydroelectric Project and the Terraba Sierpe Wetland The Case Study The Diquis Hydroelectric Project, currently in the planning stages, depends on the water of the Terraba River which currently discharges into the Terraba Sierpe Wetland.  The Terraba Sierpe Wetland is a RAMSAR Site, which would be affected...

Published: June 15, 2013

The Impacts of Palm Plantations on Biological Diversity In the Osa and Golfito region, biodiversity, biological cooridors, and the conservation are important topics since the region boats ecological gems like Corcovado National Park and ecotourism is a primary driver of the economy. With spreading palm...

Published: July 15, 2013

The Socio-Economic Impacts of Palm Plantations This case study explored the impact that plantations of African Palm are having on communities and families in the region as the crop becomes more and more popular.  To respond to questions posed by the community, this study investigated questions such...

Published: June 15, 2013

Pathways to Improving Social and Economic Development in the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve The Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, like many other forest reserves within Costa Rica, is inhabited by a significant number of people. Law restricts the activities of those living in the forest reserve, therefore reserve residents must follow different...

Published: June 15, 2013