CAREC Trade Week: Enhancing Cooperation in Digital Trade
E-Commerce Development in CAREC Countries: Assessment and the Way Forward
Day 1, 21 September 2021
14:00 – 16:00, Manila Time
10:00 – 12:00, Baku Time
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The virtual conference will discuss the outcomes of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and CAREC Institute’s joint studies on e-commerce development in CAREC countries focusing on: (i) regulatory framework (laws and policies); and (ii) infrastructure development.
E-commerce Development and the Role of the Private Sector – Experience from the People’s Republic of China
Day 2, 22 September 2021
14:00 – 16:00, Manila Time
10:00 – 12:00, Baku Time
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The webinar will share the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) experience and perspectives – from both public and private sector – on e-commerce policies and initiatives, possible mechanisms to improve resilience including amid the pandemic, and alleviate poverty through e-commerce platforms.
CAREC Conference on Digital Trade and Innovations
Day 3, 23 September 2021
14:00 – 16:00, Manila Time
10:00 – 12:00, Baku Time
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The conference will discuss national and regional initiatives to apply digital innovations to trade, beginning with digitization of information or paperless trade.
20th Meeting of the CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee
Day 4, 28 September 2021
14:00 – 16:30, Manila Time
10:00 – 12:30, Baku Time
By Invitation Only
The 20th CCC Meeting will discuss technical actions and specific programs undertaken to facilitate trade and ensure sustainable supply chain across borders. Members will also share adopted automation processes and innovative technologies during and post-pandemic, and discuss national strategies for countries to move forward towards cross-border paperless trade. CCC will also revisit its terms of reference and work program aligned with the Rolling Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) 2021-2023.
4th Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group
Day 5, 30 September 2021
14:00 – 17:00, Manila Time
10:00 – 13:00, Baku Time
By Invitation Only
The 4th RTG Meeting will: (i) review the progress of implementation of CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA 2030) and Rolling Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) 2021-2023; (ii) discuss the outcomes of the webinars and conference at the sidelines of the RTG and CCC meetings; and (iii) agree on trade sector deliverables for reporting to the 20th Ministerial Conference through the National Focal Points’ Meeting.
References/ Useful Links
CAREC Trade Sector Progress Report and Work Plan (June 2020 – September 2021) | РУССКИЙ
CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030 Rolling Strategic Action Plan 2021-2023 | РУССКИЙ
Supported under KSTA 9712: Implementing the Integrated Trade Agenda in the CAREC Program, co-funded by the Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund and the PRC Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund.