Past Events

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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CAREC Economic and Financial Stability Cluster 2021

CAREC Panel discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Inclusion in the COVID-19 Context Senior officials from central banks, financial regulatory authorities, and finance ministries from CAREC countries, together with representatives from the ADB, International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the private sector on 1 July discussed financial inclusion challenges and opportunities. They highlighted the role of fintech […]

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2021

On 30th June 2021, Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) senior officials discussed the progress of the program and new initiatives, including the 2030 Development Effectiveness Report, Health Cooperation Strategy 2030, Digital Strategy 2030, Regional Infrastructure Projects Enabling Facility, and Development of CAREC Water Pillar. Azerbaijan Deputy Minister for Economy and CAREC National Focal Point Rovshan […]

Regional Workshop on TA-9878: Developing a Disaster Risk Transfer Facility in the CAREC Region

Road Asset Management System (RAMS) in the Kyrgyz Republic

Representatives from Ministries of Transport and Communications, Economy and Finance attended the 3-hour technical training on road asset management system (RAMS). Mr. Nurlanbek Kayinbaev, Deputy Minister MOTC opened the workshop on behalf of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mr. Steven Lewis-Workman, Unit Head, PAU, KYRM on behalf of ADB. The training was designed specifically […]

CAREC Countries Discuss Regional Digital Strategy 2030

On 25th and 28th June, CAREC member countries discussed the proposed CAREC Digital Strategy 2030. Senior government representatives shared their national digital priorities, opportunities, and challenges. They deliberated on the collective vision and approach needed for the strategy to effectively develop the digital economy and reduce the digital divide. The consultation was opened by CWRC […]