Past Events

Meeting of the Advisory Council of the CAREC Institute

The CAREC Institute held its Fourth Advisory Council (AC) Meeting on July 29, 2022. The AC comprises renowned regional and global experts on Central Asia and the thematic priorities of the CAREC Program and the CAREC Institute. The meeting was aimed at soliciting feedback and input on CAREC Institute’s strategic and operational priorities, post-pandemic regional […]

1st Climate Change Dialogue for Knowledge Exchange with CAREC Region National Experts on the CAREC Climate Scoping Study

On 19 July 2022, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, the CAREC Institute will conduct its first Climate Dialogue, dedicated to “CAREC Climate Scoping Study”. The study aims to explore how CAREC can best intensify its support for regional actions to respond to climate change. One key aspect of the preparation of this scoping […]

Azerbaijan: Training on Establishing Pest Free Areas for Market Access

The training will discuss the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) for establishing PFAs and provide practical guidance in developing and implementing PFA programs to enable greater market access for plants and plant products. Expected participants are phytosanitary specialists of the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA) and Agricultural Services Agency (ASA). The activity is supported […]

1st Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) Workshop

On 13-14 July, the workshop discussed Uzbekistan’s phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE) – a strategic tool to formulate phytosanitary reforms. Sultan-Makhmud Sultanov of the Agency of Plant Protection and Quarantine (APPQ) of Uzbekistan expressed appreciation to development partners (such as the ADB, USAID, IPPC, and FAO) for continuous support to Uzbekistan’s efforts to improve its phytosanitary […]

Practical Epidemiology for CAREC and Caucasus Countries for COVID-19 Responses Webinar

Country Workshops on Webinars for “Practical epidemiology for CAREC and Caucasus countries for COVID-19 responses” Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan 13 July 2022, 14:30 – 15:45 (Manila time) People’s Republic of China 14 July 2022, 14:30 – 15:45 (Manila time) Pakistan 14 July 2022, 16:30 – 17:45 (Manila time) Mongolia 21 July […]

CAREC Digital Curtain Raiser: Startup Map and Innovation Network Launch

The CAREC Program Secretariat launched on 30 June the CAREC Startup Map and the CAREC Innovation Network which aim to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in the CAREC region.

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2022

On 28th June 2022, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) senior officials discussed the following program progress and new initiatives: (1) CAREC Post Pandemic Framework for Green, Sustainable, and Inclusive Recovery; (2) Cooperation Framework for Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Region; (3) CAREC Green Energy Alliance; and (4) CAREC RCI and Climate […]

Webinar Series on Customs and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Mongolia

Series 1: Experiences in Integrated Border Management and Risk Assessment for Plants and Plant Products and Animals and Products of Animal Origin The webinar introduced risk assessment and showcased good practices from the People’s Republic of China and Georgia in integrating SPS functions under customs: with focus on the operationalization of SPS risk assessment and […]

CAREC Innovation Network: Introductory Session with the Eco-System Partners

On 15th June, the CAREC Secretariat held the inaugural meeting for the CAREC Innovation Network (CIN). The CIN aims to promote the startup ecosystem in the CAREC region by connecting key entrepreneurial ecosystem builders across the region. The virtual onboarding meeting brought together more than 30 ecosystem partners from 8 CAREC member countries. During the […]

CAREC Pedestrian Safety Online Workshop

The workshop presented a strategic approach to managing pedestrian safety in line with the “Safe System” principles. It introduced international best practices and engineering solutions for managing vehicle speed and enhancing pedestrian safety and convenience. It demonstrated how to design urban and intercity road infrastructure for the comfort, convenience, and safety of pedestrians. Participants benefited […]