Costa Rica is the longest standing democracy in Latin America. Overall, the country is displaying good results in the area of public governance, integrity and corruption compared with other countries in the region and with the OECD average. Nonetheless, Costa Rica recently faced several high-level corruption cases and there is a need to consolidate democratic gains, safeguard trust in government and build economic resilience. While the country is already taking action against impunity, investments in corruption prevention and strong insitutions will be important to effectively manage integrity risks.Establishing and continuously improving a coherent and comprehensive integrity system will help maintain democratic stability and economic prosperity.