Costa Rica: Learning About Finances Online

Buying and selling shares in the markets and learning about what goes on in a bank are some of the activities that can be done online thanks to the efforts of organizations like the National Stock Exchange and the Superintendency of Securities.

These two institutions and the Costa Rican Chamber of banks are promoting financial education in the country through interactive programs that can be accessed on the internet.

An article in Nación.com quotes: "The population does not use services because they are not aware of them. Through education, we help improve use. We are also working on a joint project to include the subject in formal education, said Anabelle Ortega, Director of the Chamber of Costa Rican Banks. "

Source: Nacion.com

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