Past Events

CAREC Institute Research Talks: Water Deficit and Hydrogen Production – Central Asia Perspective

The CAREC Institute’s inaugural online Research Talk Series commenced on October 15, 2024, with a focus on the implications of water scarcity for hydrogen production in Central Asia. This initiative aligns with the Institute’s strategic commitment to advancing downstream research activities, including policy dialogues and the CAREC Chai initiative at the conclusion of studies. However, it also underscores the […]

CAREC National Focal Points’ Meeting 2024

On 15 October, the CAREC National Focal Points (NFP) meeting endorsed-in-principle the Midterm Review of the CAREC 2030 Strategy and the proposed CAREC Climate Change Action Plan 2025-2027 for consideration at the upcoming CAREC Ministerial Conference on 7-8 November 2024 in Astana. Director General Eugene Zhukov of ADB’s Central and West Asia Department underscored reinvigorating regional […]

Pakistan Venture Connect 2024: “Connecting Innovators, Igniting Collaboration”

Organized by the CAREC Secretariat, Pakistan Venture Connect 2024 “Connecting Innovators, Igniting Collaboration”, held on 10-11 October in Islamabad, Pakistan. This remarkable event brought together an impressive lineup of visionary leaders, venture capitalists, and startup ecosystem stakeholders from across the CAREC region, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan. On the 1st day, the CAREC Secretariat hosted an engaging […]

Regional Integration in the Digital Era: Leveraging Trade for Climate and Health Solutions

Guest Speaker Series: He for She: The Importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Gender Dialogue

Gender equality is not just an issue for women; it is an issue for all. “He for She” emphasizes the critical role men play in advancing gender equality by engaging in open, inclusive dialogue. When men join the conversation, they help dismantle stereotypes, support diversity, and create a more just society for all. Inclusive dialogue […]

CAREC Seminar on AI-Driven Transformation in Digital Trade and E-Commerce

  On 26 September 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of the PRC, government and private sector representatives from CAREC members discussed the transformative role of emerging technologies, particularly, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital trade and cross-border e-commerce. At the Opening Session of the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) with the theme […]

Virtual Meeting of the CAREC Working Group on Skills Development

Background Information Consultations with stakeholders during the first meeting of the CAREC Working Group on Skills Development, held in Tashkent (29 February–1 March 2024) revealed a shared need for strengthening the regional exchange of best practices on skills development policies and programs, and strengthening of the capacity of TVET and HE institutions to address skill […]

Virtual Consultation on the Azerbaijan COP29 Proposal for the CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation, and Trade

This year’s Conference of Parties (COP29) will be held for the first time in the CAREC member country—Azerbaijan—from 11–24 November 2024. Among the initiatives proposed by Azerbaijan is the “CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation and Trade.” The proposed initiative aims to promote the development of smart and technology-driven solutions to greening and facilitating regional trade. […]

1st CAREC Human Resources for Health Sub-Working Group Meeting

The CAREC Sub-Working Group on Human Resources for Health (HRH SWG) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the CAREC Health Strategy 2030, specifically the implementation of its pillar 1, which is focused on governance and health workforce development. The first virtual meeting of the HRH SWG members was conducted on September […]

3rd CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting

The CAREC Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the Regional Action on Climate Change: a Vision for CAREC (CAREC Climate Change Vision). To support the implementation of the Vision, the WGCC with support from the CAREC Secretariat is developing a CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. […]