Past Events

CAREC Innovation Decoded – Create an Integrative Innovation Ecosystem to Promote Technology Transfer

On July 20, 2023, the CAREC Innovation Decoded Session 2 brought together 50+ participants from the CAREC region for an online workshop. The goal of the event was to explore the creation of an integrative innovation ecosystem to promote technology transfer and drive regional economic growth. Led by Mr. Shujun ZOU, CEO of NETC and […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – UZB

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) achieved remarkable success during its Tashkent phase, from 20 to 22 July, 2023. Students engaged in dynamic round table discussions and trainings on the role of universities in the startup ecosystem and strategies to attract investors.The program also facilitated pitching and mentoring sessions, equipping participants with invaluable feedback […]

CAREC Disaster Risk Engagement Workshop 2023

Delegates from CAREC countries attended the 2nd Disaster Risk Engagement Workshop held in Islamabad, Pakistan on 18-19 July, and deliberated and agreed on a roadmap for the development of a disaster risk transfer facility for the CAREC region. Participants also discussed a proposal for an ADB-sponsored Disaster Relief Bond as well as regional infectious disease […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – KAZ

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) witnessed Almaty phase from 16 to 19 July 2023. Participants were immersed in a series of enriching workshops featuring expert speakers from diverse industries, including Kendrick White, Vice-Rector for Commercialization at AlmaU, and Musa Ak, Technical Director at Coca Cola Company, Central Asia, and Caucasus. The students also […]

Accession of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization: Technical Working Sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime

On 3-14 July 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) organized technical working sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) – a key document for WTO accession negotiations. Building on the Roundtable and Donor Engagement to Support Turkmenistan’s Accession to the World Trade Organization held on 30 May […]

World Export Development Forum 2023 Session: Landlocked Developing Country Business Talks

On 26 June 2023, landlocked developing countries (LLDCs)’ businesses and government representatives discussed specific needs, aspirations, and the unique challenges they face at the Landlocked Developing Country Business Talks held in the framework of the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Central Asia Regional Economic […]

2023 Economic and Financial Stability Cluster High Level Policy Dialogue

The 2023 Economic and Financial Stability Cluster High-Level Policy Dialogue was held on June 14 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event, jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank (WB) explored policy options for promoting sustainable finance to achieve green growth in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) […]

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2023

High-level officials of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries gathered at the CAREC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Tbilisi, Georgia on 13-14 June 2023. Participants discussed the implementation of the CAREC 2030 Strategy, progress achieved and areas for further collaboration and action under the CAREC’s operational clusters and crosscutting themes. Mr. Genadi […]

CAREC Tourism: Working Group Meeting, Portal Launch and Capacity Building Workshop

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Tourism sector focals from 10 countries participated in the Tourism Working Group Meeting at Tbilisi, Georgia on 12-13 June to discuss the investment priorities for sustainable tourism development across the CAREC region and discussed plans for the launch of a tourism portal that will support the countries and private […]

Regional Trade Group (RTG) – Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) Joint Meeting

On 12 June, the Regional Trade Group (RTG) and Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) jointly reviewed the progress of the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030 and endorsed the rolling strategic action plan 2023–2025. The meeting also deliberated on the scope and timeline of the midterm review of CITA 2030, leveraging the outcomes of the IED thematic […]