CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting 2024

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Chair

Mr. Timur Zhaksylykov, First Vice Minister, Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Assisted by

Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov
Director General, Central and West Asia Department, ADB

Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan
Director General, East Asia Department, ADB

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Day 1: Thursday, 30 May

09:00 – 09:05	Welcome speech by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov Director General, Central and West Asia Department (CWRD), ADB
09:05 – 09:10	Welcome speech by Mr. Timur Zhaksylykov, First Vice Minister, Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
09:10 – 09:15	Meeting Objectives and Introduction of Agenda items Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB

09:15 – 09:35

Moderated by
Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB

The CAREC Secretariat will present the overall progress made to date in implementing the CAREC 2030 strategy, building on discussions at the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference and proposed key deliverables for 2024, including a potential CAREC Infrastructure Investment Forum.

Presentation by
Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB

09:35 – 10:00

Open Discussions

10:00 – 10:15

Group Photo and Coffee Break

10:15 – 10:30

Moderated by
Mr. Timur Zhaksylykov, First Vice Minister,
Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The CAREC Secretariat will present the objective, outline, scope, and preliminary outcomes of the Midterm Review of the CAREC 2030 (MTR) and solicit feedback, inputs, and further suggestions from CAREC members, including MTR key messages, governance arrangements, program results monitoring, and development partners engagement.

Presentation by
Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB

10:30 – 12:00

Tour de Table

Each CAREC Delegation will be requested to share their perspectives, insights, and suggestions on the MTR.

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 13:40

Moderated by
Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB

The CAREC Secretariat will report on the outcomes of the 1^st Meeting of the CAREC Climate Change Working Group (CCWG), the Early Action Plan, and mainstreaming of the Climate Change Vision in CAREC 2030 sectors. The CAREC Secretariat will also provide updates on developing the CAREC disaster risk transfer facility and the draft Establishment Paper of the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF).

Outcomes of the 1st Meeting of the Climate Change Working Group

Presentation by
Mr. Kristian Rosbach, Senior Economist (Regional Cooperation), CWRD, ADB

13:40 – 13:50

Developing Disaster Risk Transfer Facility

Presentation by
Ms. Carmen Maria Garcia Perez, Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB (virtual)

13:50 – 14:20

Open Discussions

14:20 – 14:30	Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB The CAREC Secretariat will report on sector initiatives or outcomes of CAREC sector meetings held since the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference. Presentations may focus on how the Climate Change Vision is mainstreamed in each sector and inputs into the MTR. Trade Flows and Transport Routes in the CAREC Region amid External Shocks Presentation by Mr. Roman Mogilevskii, Senior Economist, CWRD, ADB
14:30 – 14:40	Trade 6th CAREC Regional Trade Group Meeting and 2nd CAREC Digital Trade Forum (17-18 April, Astana) Presentation by Ms. Dorothea Lazaro, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB
14:40 – 14:50	Transport 21st Transport Sector Coordinating Committee (22–23 April, Almaty) Presentation by Mr. Oleg Samukhin, Senior Transport Specialist, Sectors Group, ADB
14:50 – 15:00	Energy 34th Energy Sector Coordinating Committee (4 April, Virtual) Presentation by Mr. Martin Jaer, Finance Specialist (Energy), Sectors Group, ADB (virtual)
15:00 – 15:30	Open Discussions for Session 4.1
15:30 – 15:40	*Coffee Break*

15:40 – 15:50

Moderated by
Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, East Asia Department, ADB

Skills Development
The session will present the outcomes of the 1st Meeting of the CAREC Working Group on Skills Development and proposed next steps.

Presentation by
Ms. Altynay Arapova, Economist, CWRD, ADB

15:50 – 16:00

Agriculture and Water
This sub-session will discuss (i) progress made in the CAREC Water Pillar and preparatory steps being taken for initial water pillar projects and (ii) updates on the implementation of the “Cooperation Framework for Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Region.”

Presentation by
Ms. Niloofar Sadeghi, Water Resources Specialist, Sectors Group, ADB and Mr. Md. Abul Basher, Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, Sectors Group, ADB (virtual)

16:00 – 16:10

Digital/ICT
2nd CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee (19 April, Astana)

Presentation by
Ms. Dorothea Lazaro, Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist, CWRD, ADB

16:10 – 16:20	Moderated by Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, East Asia Department, ADB The CAREC Institute will present a progress report on the 2024 work plan for the first half of the year and planned activities for the second half of the year. Presentation by Mr. Kabir Jurazoda, Director, CAREC Institute
16:20 – 16:50	Open Discussions for Sessions 4.2 and 5
16:50 – 17:00	Wrap-Up of Day 1 Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB
18:00 – 20:00	*Dinner at Winter Garden, St. Regis*

Day 2: Friday, 31 May

09:00 – 09:10

Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB

09:10–10:15	Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB Development Partners will share their ongoing and planned initiatives to support the implementation of CAREC 2030 Strategy, including the CAREC Climate Change Vision, and how these are aligned with the needs and priorities of CAREC member countries.
10:15 – 10:30	*Coffee Break*

10:30 – 10:40

Moderated by
Mr. Timur Zhaksylykov, First Vice Minister,
Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

CAREC Secretariat will present the key initiatives and activities in 2024 and proposed deliverables (including potential CAREC Infrastructure Investment Forum), theme and arrangements for the 23rd CAREC Ministerial Conference on 8 November 2024 in Astana.

Presentation by
Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB

10:40 – 11:20

Open Discussions for Sessions 7

11:20 – 11:25	Mr. Timur Zhaksylykov, First Vice Minister, Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
11:25 – 11:30	Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan Director General, East Asia Department, ADB
11:30 – 12:30	*Lunch* [Working Lunch for the CAREC Secretariat including NFP Advisors and RCCs]

CAREC Development Partners’ Special Session | 31 May 2024, Astana

Agenda items:

Development Partners’ (DPs) comments and feedback on the draft report of the Midterm Review of CAREC 2030 Strategy.
Follow-ups on engagement of CAREC DPs in implementing recommendations from the First CAREC Development Partners’ Forum held in 2020.
Discuss potential collaboration and/or joint financing of CAREC projects and programs and exchange of information on ongoing and planned DPs’ activities, sharing of technical expertise including with CAREC Institute, and enhancing CAREC Program visibility and country ownership in member countries and among DPs.

Participants: Invited Development Partners

13:30 – 13:35	Welcome and Strategic Overview Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, Central and West Asia Department, ADB
13:35 – 13:45	CAREC Strategy 2030 Midterm Review and Strengthening the Role of Development Partners under the CAREC Program Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB
13:45 – 15:30	Tour de Table Development Partners
15:30 – 15:45	*Coffee Break*
15:45 – 16:05	Summary Observations from CAREC Secretariat Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB
16:05 – 16:15	Closing and Next Steps Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, East Asia Department, ADB