In recent years, democracies have faced mounting challenges that underscore the urgency of delivering meaningful benefits to their citizens. The need for democracy dividends has never been more pronounced, as nations throughout the Americas and the globe encounter internal and external pressures that test the resilience of democratic societies. Costa Rica has traditionally been one of the most stable of Latin America’s democracies, with a history of a strong middle class, little violence in politics and strong institutions. However, it has recently faced many of the same challenges as other countries in the region, as economic growth has slowed and politics have faced pressure from migration and transnational threats.