Proposed network of mobile libraries: alternative information to rural communities in Costa Rica

This study examines the services provided by the bookmobile of SINABI-Public Libraries in rural communities visited Costa Rica during 2009 and 2010 according to the sample selected for the presentation of a proposed Mobile Library Network to Costa Rica.Each country has very heterogeneous populations and the populations in unfavorable geographical areas (rural or urban fringe areas) and areas without library service or cultural institution, they have specific information needs. By its terms can not exercise the right to information, while urban areas have greater influence and social advantage to have easy access to various information resources.The mobile library services are presented as an ideal tool to deliver library services to any population, mainly those remote communities and vulnerable state as rural areas. Bookmobile is defined as any means of transport (buses, trains, boats, motorcycles, boats, animals, etc.), which shifts documentary material.

La composición de la producción agropecuaria en el Valle Central Costarricense. Un estudio comparativo de las regiones del oriente y occidente 1785-1805

ResumenUn extenso ciclo de crecimiento económico caracterizó al Valle Central de Costa Rica durante el período colonial tardío. Sin embargo, el efecto de dicho crecimiento sobre las estructuras socio-económicas no fue homogéneo, y es posible observar notables diferencias en las secciones oriental y occidental de dicho valle. En la primera, las adversas condiciones que enfrentaba el productor directo le impidieron beneficiarse de la expansión mercantil como lo hicieron los productores radicados del lado occidental.AbstractCosta Rica´s Central Valley underwent a major economic growth cycle during the late Colonial period. However, the effect of this growth on socio-economic structures was not homogeneous, and there were noticeable discrepancies between the eastern and western sections of that Valley. In the former, adverse conditions faced be direct producers did not allow them to benefit from mercantile expansion, as did those living in the western section.

Rural Participation in the Territorial Development Processes

This paper discusses the urgency of creating a bridge between social participation and civic capacity building.  The permanent dialogue between expert and local knowledge should sustain significant, relevant learning processes from/to the rural areas of the Central American region.  Consistency and persistence of these processes will enhance human welfare based on the changes experienced in the rural areas.  Numerous Central American initiatives require effective social and institutional participation to be implemented.  Education, in its different forms and through its different resources, has the crucial responsibility of helping citizens to take advantage of those initiatives.