Past Events

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (June 2018)

Senior government officials of the 11 CAREC countries and representatives of multilateral development partners reviewed the progress made to date on the implementation of the CAREC 2030 strategy.

Inaugural Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group

Delegates deliberated on the framework and scope of the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030 and its accompanying Rolling Strategic Action Plan 2018–2020.

Second Almaty–Bishkek Economic Corridor Subcommittee Meeting

The meeting facilitated the discussions and agreements toward establishing modern agricultural wholesale markets, developing tourism clusters, and facilitating efficient border crossings in the Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor.

CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Training on Forecasting with Argonne National Laboratory

The training featured theoretical lectures by experts on the importance and practical applications of energy forecasting and modelling. Delegates also experienced one-on-one instructional work sessions on using a software program as a tool for creating country profiles on the future of the energy sectors.

CAREC Regional Workshop on Modernizing Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

CAREC sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) officials discussed key challenges and outlined sectoral and country action plans to modernize SPS measures. The workshop supports the implementation of the CAREC Common Agenda for Modernization of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Trade Facilitation.

Publications Launch: Diagnostic Study and Strategic Framework for Free Economic Zones and Industrial Parks in the Kyrgyz Republic

The CAREC team presented the project findings with proposed policy toolkits and specific recommendations to improve the performance of Kyrgyz Republic's free economic zones and industrial parks, as well as international best practice and other country cases.

Regional Workshop on Border Crossing for Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic within the Framework of the Almaty–Bishkek Economic Corridor

The workshop concluded with a set of actions to facilitate improvement of border crossing points management, infrastructure, and transit experience for citizens and tourists between Almaty and Bishkek.

The New Central Asian Trade Agenda – Strengthening the Role of the Private Sector

The session, held during the Global Challenges Summit 2018 at the Astana Economic Forum, highlights the role of the private sector and how that strategy can create a bigger and business-friendly market through trade and investment.

CAREC Forum – Macroeconomic Policies for Economic and Financial Stability: Lessons from Countercyclical Responses to Economic Crisis

Participants exchanged experiences regarding the design and implementation of post-crisis macroeconomic policies, and identify successful strategies to mitigate the impact of future economic crisis, protect financial and economic stability, and promote sustained growth going forward.

CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030: Stakeholders Consultation Workshop for People’s Republic of China

Senior PRC officials from trade-related agencies acknowledged the alignment of the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda with PRC’s open trade thrust and shared vision with the Belt and Road Initiative.