Past Events

Virtual Consultation on the Proposed CAREC Electronic Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Conformity Certificates

Representatives from CAREC standardization and accreditation bodies, customs, ICT, and trade agencies discussed the potential to exchange conformity certificates electronically. Korea Trade Network (KTNET)—a specialized company in exporting global electronic paperless trade systems—presented a proposal to develop a prototype for electronic exchange and mutual recognition arrangement in the CAREC region. The initiative is part of […]

CAREC Webinar on ePhyto Solutions to Support Digitalization of the Export/Import Process in Azerbaijan and Georgia

Facilitating trade through digitalization is a key priority under the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030. On 30 July 2024, the webinar highlighted the benefits of exchanging phytosanitary certificates electronically through the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)’s ePhyto Solution. The webinar noted the progress of CAREC members—particularly, Uzbekistan as the first CAREC member to exchange ePhytos in 2021 and Pakistan […]

Second Virtual Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Working Group on Climate Change (CAREC WGCC)

A joint WGCC virtual meeting was held on 8 July 2024 to present the consolidated inputs from the series of consultations and discuss and agree on the next steps for the further development of the CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. Key Docuemnts Agenda | RUS Summary of the Meeting | RUS News Release Presentations Session […]

Open Call for Nomination for the CAREC Gender Awards 2024

CAREC Tourism: Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program convened the concluding Tourism Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 25-27 June. This event focused on assessing the progress and sustainability of outputs under the RETA 9776-REG initiative. Key discussions centered on the long-term success of the CAREC VisitSilkRoad portal, the potential […]

Training on Improvement in Crash Data Management

ADB’s TA 6591-REG: Enhancing Road Safety for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Member Countries (Phase 2) is assessing road crash data management practices for ten CAREC countries and developing guidance and tools to improve road crash data management and move towards greater harmonization of crash data across the region. Reliable safety and traffic data are […]

2nd Information Session: CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 (USG2024)

Regional Workshop on CAREC Trade & Investment Facilitation (CARTIF)

ADB conducted a two-day regional workshop on CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation (CARTIF) in Istanbul (Türkiye) on 19-20 June 2024. This regional workshop was organized with the following purposes: to review existing regional trade and investment agreements/arrangements; to share the CARTIF concept, workplan and methodology, and get CAREC countries’ reflections on these; to conduct in-depth […]

CAREC Energy Study Tour “Exploring Renewal Energy Adoption and Grid Flexibility in the Cold Climates of Denmark and Norway”

The Energy Sector Office brought 19 government officials from 10 CAREC countries to Norway and Denmark in a study mission from June 17 to 21. CAREC officials also met with industry experts, policymakers, and technology leaders. The Norwegian Ministry of Energy and regulatory authorities emphasized how Norwegian hydropower helps balance the variability of wind and […]

First Meeting of CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

The first meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group was convened to consider potential areas of investment by ADB under the Water Pillar. This meeting was a follow-up of the initial discussions held at a regional consultation held in November 2022 and the framework set out in the Water Pillar scoping report. In parallel […]