Past Events

Second Virtual Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Working Group on Climate Change (CAREC WGCC)

A joint WGCC virtual meeting was held on 8 July 2024 to present the consolidated inputs from the series of consultations and discuss and agree on the next steps for the further development of the CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. Key Docuemnts Agenda | RUS Summary of the Meeting | RUS News Release Presentations Session […]

Open Call for Nomination for the CAREC Gender Awards 2024

CAREC Tourism: Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program convened the concluding Tourism Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 25-27 June. This event focused on assessing the progress and sustainability of outputs under the RETA 9776-REG initiative. Key discussions centered on the long-term success of the CAREC VisitSilkRoad portal, the potential […]

Training on Improvement in Crash Data Management

ADB’s TA 6591-REG: Enhancing Road Safety for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Member Countries (Phase 2) is assessing road crash data management practices for ten CAREC countries and developing guidance and tools to improve road crash data management and move towards greater harmonization of crash data across the region. Reliable safety and traffic data are […]

2nd Information Session: CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 (USG2024)

Regional Workshop on CAREC Trade & Investment Facilitation (CARTIF)

ADB conducted a two-day regional workshop on CAREC Trade and Investment Facilitation (CARTIF) in Istanbul (Türkiye) on 19-20 June 2024. This regional workshop was organized with the following purposes: to review existing regional trade and investment agreements/arrangements; to share the CARTIF concept, workplan and methodology, and get CAREC countries’ reflections on these; to conduct in-depth […]

CAREC Energy Study Tour “Exploring Renewal Energy Adoption and Grid Flexibility in the Cold Climates of Denmark and Norway”

The Energy Sector Office brought 19 government officials from 10 CAREC countries to Norway and Denmark in a study mission from June 17 to 21. CAREC officials also met with industry experts, policymakers, and technology leaders. The Norwegian Ministry of Energy and regulatory authorities emphasized how Norwegian hydropower helps balance the variability of wind and […]

First Meeting of CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

The first meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group was convened to consider potential areas of investment by ADB under the Water Pillar. This meeting was a follow-up of the initial discussions held at a regional consultation held in November 2022 and the framework set out in the Water Pillar scoping report. In parallel […]

A Harassment-Free Workplace for the Right to Work with Dignity

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Second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum: Economic Integration Through WTO Accession and Membership

The Forum—with the theme “Economic Integration Through WTO Accession and Membership” — was organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the ADB under the CAREC Program, the International Trade Centre, and the Government of Kazakhstan in Almaty on 3-5 June 2024. WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underscored the importance of strengthening institutions and re-globalizing Central Asia amid heightened uncertainty and volatility. She focused her […]