Past Events

10th CAREC Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting

The meeting discussed implementation of the Trade Policy Strategic Action Plan (TPSAP) and papers on trade through channels involving bazaars, and on broad cross-border cooperation.

Fifth Central Asia Public Procurement Forum

Co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the Asian Development Bank, the forum aimed to strengthen the capacity of participating countries to develop reliable country procurement systems.

Workshop for Trade and Development: Asian Perspective

The workshop was ADB's response to the Government of Uzbekistan's request to provide assistance in conducting analysis on trade and development experiences of selected Asian countries and their potential implications on Uzbekistan's development.

Joint Dissemination Workshop on the Study of Zamyn-Uud and Erlian Border Development Program

The workshop between Mongolia and the People's Republic of China (PRC) sought the views of both countries on the findings and recommendations of the study, Development of Regional Cooperation Programs for Mongolia and the PRC.

Inaugural Meeting of CAREC Research Institutes

The inaugural meeting of CAREC research institutes was held to introduce the research program to local institutes from the CAREC region and to explore opportunities for collaboration on specific research questions.

CAREC Workshop on Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring

The seminar was held to discuss in more detail the technical issues in implementing the Time-Cost-Distance methodology and validate the ppropriateness of selected CAREC corridors.

CAREC Workshop on Training Needs Assessment

The seminar brought together customs and transport senior officials (public sector) and the representatives of freight forwarders associations, road carriers associations and logistics groups (private sector) from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, PRC, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

CAREC Seminar on Joint Customs Control

The seminar was designed to provide a comprehensive picture of the Joint Customs Control (JCC) process. It aimed at enhancing the capacities of the participants in designing and implementing JCC schemes relevant to their respective environments.

Seventh CAREC Ministerial Conference

The 7th CAREC Ministerial Conference marked a turning point in the CAREC Program. With the endorsement of key strategic documents, the Program is now entering the implementation phase.

CAREC High-Level Veterinary Officials Visit to the People’s Republic of China

The study visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC) of high-level veterinary officials aimed to enhance mutual understanding of prevention and control of animal diseases within CAREC.