Who is Jose María Figueres?
Jose María Figueres Olsen is a Costa Rican politician who served as the president of the Republic of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998. He is the son of political leader José Figueres Ferrer, founder of the National Liberation Party and president of the country on three occasions.
What are his conferences like?
Jose María Figueres Olsen's conferences focus on his experience as a politician and entrepreneur, as well as his knowledge of politics and economics. He uses his extensive career to offer a clear and realistic vision of the challenges facing Costa Rica and the region in these fields.
What is his background?
Jose María Figueres Olsen began his political career at the Costa Rican Institute of Railways and later held several government positions, including intervenor director of the Board of Administration and Development of the Atlantic Slope, Minister of Foreign Trade, and Minister of Agriculture. After becoming the president of Costa Rica in 1994, he has worked as a businessman and international consultant.
Selection of conferences:
"Politics and economics in Costa Rica:
challenges and opportunities." In this conference, Jose María Figueres Olsen analyzes the current challenges and opportunities in Costa Rican politics and economics and offers recommendations for improving the situation.
"Leadership and business management."
In this talk, Jose María Figueres Olsen shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and business leader, providing valuable lessons in leadership and business management that can be applied in any field.
"The future of democracy in Latin America."
In this conference, Jose María Figueres Olsen analyzes the current state of democracy in Latin America and offers his perspective on how it can evolve in the future.
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