Workshop on the World Customs Organization Revised Kyoto Convention Representatives of the 10 CAREC member countries attended the workshop to raise their awareness and develop an understanding on what is required to comply with and accede to the Revised Kyoto Convention.
CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations Meeting (December 2012) The CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations (CFCFA) held its third annual meeting to plan its activities under the CAREC integrated trade facilitation agenda.
11th CAREC Ministerial Conference Ministers of the 10 CAREC member countries endorsed the Wuhan Action Plan, which charts the next steps of the CAREC Program. The action plan was supported by representatives of the 6 CAREC multilateral institutions and other development partners.
CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (October 2012) Senior government officials of the 10 CAREC member countries met a day before the 11th CAREC Ministerial Conference to receive results-based updates on progress in transport, trade facilitation, trade policy, and energy under CAREC.
17th CAREC Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting Representatives of the CAREC member countries handling trade policy issues and activities, together with multilateral institution partners, addressed emerging patterns of trade and cross-border cooperation through borderless bazaars and regional integration.
11th CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee Meeting The CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee held its 11th annual meeting to review the progress made in priority areas, explore ways to replicate and strengthen positive experiences, and consider new areas for customs cooperation.
Consultation Meeting with the CAREC National Focal Points (2012) National focal points of eight CAREC member countries attended the consultation meeting and discussed recommendations on the future of the CAREC Institute, the proposed approach for transport facilitation in the CAREC region, and preparations for the 11th Ministerial Conference on CAREC.
Study Tour of the CAREC National Focal Points to the Second Mekong International Bridge Project National focal points (NFPs) of eight CAREC member countries met officials of Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) and were briefed on Thailand's national coordination arrangements for regional cooperation.
CAREC Training Workshop on Time Release Study for Afghanistan and Pakistan Customs Senior and mid-level customs officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan learned to organize and conduct time release studies (TRSs) during the 2-day workshop.
CAREC Training-of-Trainers Workshop for Kazakhstan Customs The workshop will further develop customs trainers’ and officers’ skills in supporting the design and delivery of national and local customs training.
