Past Events

CAREC Seminar on AI-Driven Transformation in Digital Trade and E-Commerce

On 26 September 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China, the CAREC Seminar on AI-Driven Transformation in Digital Trade and E-Commerce will explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital trade and e-commerce, focusing on how emerging technologies can reshape trade across CAREC countries. Co-organized by the CAREC Secretariat (ADB) and […]

Virtual Consultation on the Azerbaijan COP29 Proposal for the CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation, and Trade

This year’s Conference of Parties (COP29) will be held for the first time in the CAREC member country—Azerbaijan—from 11–24 November 2024. Among the initiatives proposed by Azerbaijan is the “CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation and Trade.” The proposed initiative aims to promote the development of smart and technology-driven solutions to greening and facilitating regional trade. […]

1st CAREC Human Resources for Health Sub-Working Group Meeting

The CAREC Sub-Working Group on Human Resources for Health (HRH SWG) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the CAREC Health Strategy 2030, specifically the implementation of its pillar 1, which is focused on governance and health workforce development. The first virtual meeting of the HRH SWG members was conducted on September […]

3rd CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting

The CAREC Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the Regional Action on Climate Change: a Vision for CAREC (CAREC Climate Change Vision). To support the implementation of the Vision, the WGCC with support from the CAREC Secretariat is developing a CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. […]

4th Research Conference: 4th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC region

The CAREC Institute’s 4th Annual Research Conference, hosted at KIMEP University, concluded on 30 August 2024, marking a pivotal moment in advancing sustainable development strategies within the CAREC region. This significant event brought together over 70 prominent figures from academia, policy circles, development partners, and industry, all committed to forging pathways for green, innovative, and […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 – Regional Finals

On August 28, 2024, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program hosted the Regional Finals of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 (USG2024), a virtual event highlighting the entrepreneurial potential of university students across the region.   Nine finalist teams from Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan pitched […]

8th CAREC Think Tank Development Forum (CTTDF): The Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action

The Eighth CAREC Think Tank Development Forum, under the theme “The Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action,” kicked off today in Almaty. The forum convened over 120 participants from regional think tanks, CAREC member countries, universities, development partners, and the media, all united to tackle the escalating climate challenges through coordinated regional strategies. […]

CAREC WEOP Guest Speaker Series: Discovering Unconscious Gender Biases

Gender equality is not just an issue for women; it is an issue for all. “He for She” emphasizes the critical role men play in advancing gender equality by engaging in open, inclusive dialogue. When men join the conversation, they help dismantle stereotypes, support diversity, and create a more just society for all. Inclusive dialogue […]

23rd CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee Meeting

The 23rd Meeting of the CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) was held on 15-16 August 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan, and attended by high-level customs officials from Azerbaijan, the People’s Republic of China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The CCC noted the implementation progress of member countries, including Azerbaijan, the […]

National Workshop on the Enhancement and Sustainability of the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) Program in CAREC: Training of Trainers, Kazakhstan

ADB organized the National Workshop on the Enhancement and Sustainability of the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) Program in CAREC: Training the Trainers in Astana, Kazakhstan on 13-14 August 2024. Officials from the State Revenue Committee of Kazakhstan and private sector representatives attended the workshop. Resource speakers and experts from Korea Customs Service, General Administration of Customs of […]