Past Events

22nd Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC)

At the 22nd CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia held on 9-10 June, customs officials reaffirmed their commitment to promote customs digitalization and green customs initiatives. World Customs Organization Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya delivered a keynote address on establishing a culture of learning and a knowledge-management and knowledge-sharing system. In his welcome […]

CAREC Innovation Network – Members Workshop: “How startups can raise money in emerging markets today”

The CAREC Innovation Network (CIN) held its fifth workshop on June 9, 2023,on the topic “How Startups Can Raise Funding in Emerging Markets Today.” Robin Butler, Partner and Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital shared valuable insights during the online event. He discussed the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities that startups encounter when seeking investment […]

Knowledge-Sharing Event: Single Window for Digital Customs Cooperation in CAREC

The Asian Development Bank organized a knowledge-sharing event on Single Window for Digital Customs Cooperation in CAREC in Tbilisi, Georgia on 8 June. Country presenters discussed their experiences in business process analysis and document standardization, which are critical for digital data exchange and shared key challenges and lessons learned in implementing a national single window […]

International Conference “Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Future through Strong Regional Institution”

Water Dialogue III: Water Infrastructure in Central Asia

3rd Meeting of CI’s Financial Sustainability Working Group (FSWG)

Azerbaijan: National Workshop on Potential CAREC-wide FTA

The major objective of the National workshop is to raise awareness among a broad range of interested stakeholders on the potential of the CAREC region and the benefits that a CAREC-wide FTA could offer. The Workshop is intended to launch a broad-based and inclusive public discussion on the topic and target a wide range of […]

Charting a Pathway towards a Green, Climate-Resilent Economy Recovery in Asia in Post-COVID Era

Roundtable and Donor Engagement to Support Turkmenistan’s Accession to the World Trade Organization

On 30 May 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat convened a high-level Roundtable and Donor Engagement to Support Turkmenistan’s Accession to the WTO.   The Government of Turkmenistan announced the establishment of an intergovernmental government commission in-charge of WTO accession. Mr. Artur Andrysiak, […]

Country-Specific Workshop on Road Asset Management (RAM) for Tajikistan