Article: Costa Rica provides high-tech niche in the global sourcing universe.

By David Hannon

Investments in education and development make this Central American nation a hotspot for high-tech companies and suppliers.

Costa Rica's recent vote and approval of the Central America Free Trade Agreement has put the nation of 4 million people in the spotlight as a potential trade partner for U.S. firms. But savvy global companies-and even savvier buyers-have considered this hidden high-tech gem a prime location for sourcing opportunities for more than a decade.

If your picture of Costa Rica is one of banana trees and coffee plantations, it's time to upgrade to a digital camera. While agricultural products remain a major export ...

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