The Costa Rican National Evaluation System (NES) has developed significantly since the 2010 reorganisation of the Costa Rican Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy (MIDEPLAN), which designated one of its units to lead the evaluation function. Its objective is to strengthen public policy management by carrying out evaluations that generate evidence to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public policies. This report traces the development of the NES, drawing on Costa Rica’s specific context and the INCE dimensions, highlighting progress and areas for improvement that illustrate the system’s maturity. It presents the NES as an example of inclusive systemic development, marked by sustained progress, with a strong emphasis on participation, institutional learning and legitimacy, and the gradual consolidation of capacities, thereby reinforcing its long-term stability and relevance.
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