The Chamber of Construction, College of Architects, and the Council of Real Estate Developers is studying a proposal for taking CONAVI (National Roadways Council) and the Finance Ministry to court. The case would be based on the fact that CONAVI takes over 1 year to award contracts for projects that are approved.  The Finance Ministry has withheld tax money specifically collected for CONAVI, despite a decision by the Supreme Court ordering it to release the funds. The developers believe that the state of the road network is a national emergency, and most Costa Ricans would agree.

The Superior COuncil of Education has decided on 4 new majors for students at some of the country’s high schools.  Rural Tourism, Call Center Executive, Customs Administration and Accounting for Small Business will be offered during the 2006 school year.

Rural Tourism will be taught at San Pablo of León Cortés, Santa Cruz and La Fortuna of San Carlos technical high schools.

Call Center Executive is a profession geared to meeting the demand for call center employees in Costa Rica.  The specialty will be taught in INVU High Las Cañas, Monseñor Sanabria, COVAO, Santa Ana, Heredia, San Sebastián , Dos Cercas, Mario Quirós Sasso y Jesús Ocaña.

Customs Administration will be given at Corredores, Puntarenas and INVU Las Cañas.   Accounting for Small Business will be taught at Los Chiles, Sabalito and Golfito technical high schools.