Tourism: Georgian youth’s big hope for the future If the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, Georgian youth will have a reason to stay in their regions, or even return to them from Tbilisi.
Infrastructure Drives ADB Strategy in Afghanistan After decades of conflict, Afghanistan continues to face a severe infrastructure deficit. ADB’s new country strategy focuses on energy, transport, and agriculture and natural resources.
Working together in Central and West Asia The CAREC program has financed roads, railways, and energy infrastructure across Central and West Asia. Its new strategy will build on this success and take the program in new directions.
Building a Diversified and Sustainable Economy in Kazakhstan ADB expects to provide $3 billion in assistance to Kazakhstan in 2017-2021 to support the country’s ambition to be a top 30 global economy by 2050.
It’s Time for Rail Systems to Lead Central Asia’s Growing Cross-Border Trade The CAREC Program is helping countries in the region link rail systems by upgrading infrastructure and tackling complex commercial and legal challenges.
A sneak peek at CAREC’s new strategy The new strategy is an important milestone and a collective opportunity to unleash the potential of regional cooperation for Central Asia.
Time for SMEs in CAREC to move beyond borders The improved connectivity of the region provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in CAREC countries to inject new life in the economies of the program's member countries.
Six ways Asian economic cooperation is changing the region Asia is going through sweeping transformations that have altered its economic landscape in fundamental ways.
In Azerbaijan, Road Upgrades Bring New Opportunity A smooth transport connection from Baku to the Georgian border means faster, safer, and more efficient travel, and improved lives in communities along the way.
Why does Afghanistan need a transport master plan? Afghanistan recently launched a 20-year master plan to improve the country’s transport and logistics system. Following the withdrawal of international troops and a decline in foreign assistance, the master plan is a constructive response to one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. (Photo credit: ADB)
