Past Events

E-Commerce Development in CAREC Countries: Assessment and the Way Forward

Chaired by Fariz Guliyev from Azerbaijan Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies, the webinar presented the highlights of two studies jointly conducted by the Asian Development Bank and the CAREC Institute on e-commerce development in CAREC countries. The studies assessed the regulatory and legal environment and digital infrastructure gaps in the region. Country experiences […]

Virtual Country Consultation Meeting on CAREC Free Trade Agreements

On 7 September 2021 Government officials from 10 CAREC countries joined the Virtual Country Consultation Meeting on CAREC Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to discuss key stakeholders’ feedback to confirm if the identified FTA priorities are aligned with the national priorities of each CAREC country and to identify challenges and opportunities for CAREC in moving towards […]

Virtual Regional Workshop on TIR Digitalization for Improved Trade in STKEC Region

On 7 September, a regional workshop on Internationaux Routiers Carnet (TIR) Digitalization for Improved Trade in Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) region was co-organized virtually by ADB and International Road Transport Union. Kyrgyz Republic participated as an observer. More than 60 participants including senior officials from government agencies, private sector, TIR associations and digital TIR users […]

Georgia: Training on Risk Assessment for Animal By-Products

Sustainable recovery requires facilitating trade while ensuring effective control of transboundary diseases at the borders. ADB through the CAREC Program supported the virtual training for Georgia to strengthen the capacities of border officials and relevant agencies on risk assessment legislation and risk-based border control measures for animal by-products. ADB’s Emma Fan underscored the need to […]

Virtual Consultation Meeting with the CAREC WGH on CAREC Health Strategy 2030

On 6 September, CAREC Working Group on Health (WGH) convened and discussed the draft CAREC Health Strategy 2030. More than 50 participants including senior officials from health authorities of CAREC member countries and representatives from development partners such as World Health Organization and World Bank attended the event, and deliberated the vision, framework, and priorities […]

Virtual Consultation Meeting with Private Sector On CAREC Digital Strategy 2030

On 18th and 19th August, private sector leaders from CAREC member countries discussed the draft CAREC Digital Strategy 2030. Senior representatives shared their priorities, identified opportunities, recognized challenges, and deliberated on the vision and framework needed to develop the region’s digital economy and reduce the digital divide. The consultation was organized by the CAREC Secretariat. […]

CAREC Economic and Financial Stability Event (1st of 2-part series)

Roundtable on Research and Policy Trends and Prospects for Sustainable Post-COVID Recovery in Central Asia

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The 11th Governing Council of the CAREC Institute Convenes

The 11th session of the CAREC Institute Governing Council convened on 16 July 2021. The National Focal Point of Azerbaijan Excellency Rovshan Najaf chaired the session attended by representatives of all 11 member countries, also Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Institute staff. For further details of the event, please click here.

Using ESCAP’s Online Trade Intelligence and Negotiation Advisor (TINA) for Trade Negotiations

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