CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations Meeting (August 2013) The CFCFA discussed the 2014 work plan, including standardizing and adopting international practices, and strengthening dialogue with CAREC governments.
CAREC Business Networking Forum CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations representatives presented planned and ongoing programs on standardization and adoption of international best practices, cross-border and corridor development, and organizational development and funding.
CAREC Training Workshop on Time Release Study CAREC and the World Customs Organization (WCO) organized the regional training workshop on Time Release Study, a WCO method of providing a snapshot of the effectiveness of customs administrative procedures, allowing customs authorities to identify bottlenecks and design reforms.
CAREC Training on Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and FIATA Standards Together with the CAREC Institute, the CAREC Trade Facilitation program is piloting professional education courses on supply chain management, logistics, and FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association) standards.
CAREC Logistics Training The CAREC trade facilitation team and the Asian Development Bank Tajikistan Resident Mission held a short course for shippers, freight forwarders, and supply chain managers.
CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting (June 2013) More than 100 participants from ministries and government agencies, national focal points, and representatives from multilateral development partners gathered for the mid-year CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting.
18th CAREC Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting Sector representatives and other participants from CAREC member countries gathered to discuss the latest results in the trade liberalization index and institutional quality index and updates on the World Trade Organization training workshops, among others.
CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations Logistics Training (June 2013) The 3-day training aimed to raise the level of professionalism, efficiency, and management skills of carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies in Central Asia.
CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting (June 2013) Energy sector focal points of CAREC member countries, officials from energy ministries and agencies, and representatives from multilateral development partners discussed specific actions under the recently adopted ESCC energy work plan (EWP) 2013-2015.
12th CAREC Transport Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting Transport sector representatives from CAREC member countries gathered to review the stock-take progress report on the CAREC Transport, review the Trade Facilitation Strategy and Action Plan, and discuss the next steps to refining the strategy.
