Past Events

E-commerce Development and the Role of the Private Sector – Experience from the People’s Republic of China

Attended by 151 participants, the second webinar focused on the experience of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which provided useful lessons on e-commerce development for the rest of CAREC countries. These include broader digitalization, innovation and internet infrastructure, and enabling policies. Representatives from the PRC’s government, academe, and the private sector shared their insights […]

E-Commerce Development in CAREC Countries: Assessment and the Way Forward

Chaired by Fariz Guliyev from Azerbaijan Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies, the webinar presented the highlights of two studies jointly conducted by the Asian Development Bank and the CAREC Institute on e-commerce development in CAREC countries. The studies assessed the regulatory and legal environment and digital infrastructure gaps in the region. Country experiences […]

Virtual Country Consultation Meeting on CAREC Free Trade Agreements

On 7 September 2021 Government officials from 10 CAREC countries joined the Virtual Country Consultation Meeting on CAREC Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to discuss key stakeholders’ feedback to confirm if the identified FTA priorities are aligned with the national priorities of each CAREC country and to identify challenges and opportunities for CAREC in moving towards […]

Virtual Regional Workshop on TIR Digitalization for Improved Trade in STKEC Region

On 7 September, a regional workshop on Internationaux Routiers Carnet (TIR) Digitalization for Improved Trade in Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) region was co-organized virtually by ADB and International Road Transport Union. Kyrgyz Republic participated as an observer. More than 60 participants including senior officials from government agencies, private sector, TIR associations and digital TIR users […]

Georgia: Training on Risk Assessment for Animal By-Products

Sustainable recovery requires facilitating trade while ensuring effective control of transboundary diseases at the borders. ADB through the CAREC Program supported the virtual training for Georgia to strengthen the capacities of border officials and relevant agencies on risk assessment legislation and risk-based border control measures for animal by-products. ADB’s Emma Fan underscored the need to […]

Webinar on Optimizing Trade and e-Commerce to Bridge the Needs in CAREC Region

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CAREC Training on Establishing Pest Free Areas

Enhancing sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) is essential to achieve food security and expand agri-trade in CAREC countries. On 8-10 June 2021, a training on establishing pest free areas was jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank, U.S. Agency for International Development Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, and European and Mediterranean Plant […]

2nd Meeting of the CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Regional Working Group

The Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Regional Working Group (RWG) is the policy-making body for the implementation of the Common Agenda for the Modernization of SPS Measures for Trade (CAST). The RWG develops the annual SPS work program based on national plans and the CITA Rolling Strategic Action Plan, and coordinates progress and planned activities […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Joint Meeting of the CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee and SPS Regional Working Group: Facilitating Safe Trade – Risk Management and Digitalization

Inter-agency and cross-border coordination mechanisms are required to facilitate trade. Improved risk management systems will help reduce the spread of transboundary pests and diseases while supporting plant and animal health to develop agricultural value chains and ensure food security in the region. The first joint meeting of CAREC’s Customs Cooperation Committee and Sanitary and Phytosanitary […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Addressing Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety Issues

The spread of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) is a serious threat with socioeconomic and public health consequences. Asian Development Bank, World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), and Food and Agriculture Organization discussed TADs issues as well as initiatives and projects that will help combat animal diseases, strengthen regional cooperation and facilitate trade. The recommendations will […]