Past Events

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 […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Fergana Valley Stakeholders’ Conference: Enhancing Trade Opportunities through Phytosanitary Measures in Central Asia

Strengthening phytosanitary measures promotes horticulture value chain development and cross-border trade. Jointly organized by Asian Development Bank, CAREC Secretariat and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, the CAREC conference discussed proposals for joint pest surveillance and pest free areas to be piloted along the Fergana Valley, the agricultural heartland of Central Asia. […]

CAREC Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Week – Dialogue on Strengthening Cooperation in SPS Measures in the Post-COVID Era

As CAREC countries cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping trade open while managing risks is crucial for sustainable recovery. This requires continued momentum in modernizing sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. WTO Secretariat’s Melvin Spreij made a presentation on emerging trade and SPS issues. Co-chaired by ADB Deputy Director General Teresa Kho of East Asia Department […]

Knowledge-Sharing Module on CAREC Trade: Facilitating Trade Through Digital SPS Certification

ADB, CAREC Institute discuss study on e-SPS readiness in CAREC countries On 24 February 2021, ADB and CAREC Institute generated the second series of CAREC Trade’s knowledge-sharing modules focusing on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. WTO Secretariat shared how ePhyto solutions facilitate trade through electronic certification. EAPF Director Emma Fan underscored digitalization’s important role in […]