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Mid-Semester Module 2013
Exploring Sustainable Economic Development in Nicaragua and Costa Rica
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¡Bienvenidos a Nicaragua y Costa Rica!
We visit:– Nicaragua: Jinotega (Los Robles), Managua,
San Juan del Sur, Granada– Costa Rica: Arenal, Sarapiqui, San Jose
We focus on:– Sustainability – Economics of coffee industry– Women’s cooperatives
We connect:– Several community engagement projects– Visit numerous businesses, farms,
restaurants, infinity pools, beaches,(rivers and hot springs)
Required preparation:– 4 hours of meetings (plus readings)
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Our Stops …Sarapiqui
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Partners on the Ground
• Our long-time hosts in Nicaragua (Jon, Mara and Dariel)
• Work with Nicaraguan communities to facilitate sustainable community development
• Our new hosts in Costa Rica• Promote corporate
responsibility and strategic social investment in Costa Rica
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Learning Opportunities• Visit coffee farms, businesses and communities• Meet several women’s cooperatives• Visit (nonprofit and for-profit) social enterprises• Work/play with local kids in schools
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Cultural and Social• Finca Las Nubes BBQ• Sailing, fishing, surfing,
canopy tours?• Day trip to Granada• Rafting (Rio Sarapiqui)
or hot springs (Ecotermales) in Costa Rica
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• Economic (spending our $$ with locals)• Cultural (homestays and community
service projects)• SE@G projects (health clinic in Los
Robles and Farmers to 40)
Our Impacts
In 2011, we donated several new roofs to residents in Los Robles.
In early 2012, we initiated a project to develop and support a community health
clinic in Los Robles.
This year, we are piloting a model that will return 40% of the retail price for coffee to
the farmers that grow the beans.
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Trip Details
• Wednesday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 12
• Estimated Cost– Ground costs, including all meals (~$2,800)– Airfare (~$700-800)– Personal spending (~$300)
• Lodging– Eco-lodge (in Los Robles)– Hotels (in Managua, Granada, Arenal, Sarapiqui and San Jose)– Homestays (in SJdS and TBD in Costa Rica)
• Language Requirements (Spanish desirable but none required)
• Space is limited to 16 students
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• For another perspective on the “look and feel” of the trip (compiled by an EvMBA student on a January trip):
• http://vimeo.com/35135008