Past Events

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Addressing Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety Issues

The spread of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) is a serious threat with socioeconomic and public health consequences. Asian Development Bank, World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), and Food and Agriculture Organization discussed TADs issues as well as initiatives and projects that will help combat animal diseases, strengthen regional cooperation and facilitate trade. The recommendations will […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Fergana Valley Stakeholders’ Conference: Enhancing Trade Opportunities through Phytosanitary Measures in Central Asia

Strengthening phytosanitary measures promotes horticulture value chain development and cross-border trade. Jointly organized by Asian Development Bank, CAREC Secretariat and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, the CAREC conference discussed proposals for joint pest surveillance and pest free areas to be piloted along the Fergana Valley, the agricultural heartland of Central Asia. […]

Third Regional Workshop on Implementation of the Road Map of the Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) Development

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan discuss prospects and measures for economic corridor development On 20 April, a regional workshop on implementing a road map for Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) development was co-organized virtually with Tajikistan. More than 100 participants including deputy minister level officials from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, and representatives from development partners and the […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Dialogue on Strengthening Cooperation in SPS Measures in the Post-COVID Era

As CAREC countries cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping trade open while managing risks is crucial for sustainable recovery. This requires continued momentum in modernizing sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. WTO Secretariat’s Melvin Spreij made a presentation on emerging trade and SPS issues. Co-chaired by ADB Deputy Director General Teresa Kho of East Asia Department […]

UNICEF-CAREC Institute Joint Research Final Review Webinar: Report on Development of Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Rural Areas of CAREC Region

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Workshop on CAREC Road Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Training of Trainers

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Virtual Dialogue: Thinking Through Crisis–The Role of Think Tanks

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Workshop on Public Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected CAREC Countries

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CAREC Institute Research Conference on post-COVID-19 Recovery

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Virtual Regional Inception Workshop on Formulation of CAREC Health Strategy 2030

A virtual Regional Inception Workshop on the Formulation of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Health Strategy towards 2030 was held on 4 March 2021. Around 100 participants including health focals from CAREC countries and development partner representatives joined the first virtual CAREC health working group meeting. The Regional Inception Workshop was an initial step to […]