Past Events

National Focal Point Meeting on CAREC Program

The objectives of the meeting were to report on the progress made since the Ministerial Conference in March 2002, and on future work plan for which guidance from the national focal points (NFPs) will be sought.

Consultation Meeting on Regional Transport Sector Strategy in Central Asia

The objectives of the meeting were to present an overall view of the reassessment study and conceptual outline of the draft strategy including the scope and general direction, and seek the inputs from the governments.

First Road Working Group Meeting on Regional Cooperation in Transport Projects in Central Asia Regions

The objectives of the meeting covered the existing condition of the road, the proposed options for road improvement, and identification of trade and traffic potential.

Conference on Managing Education Reforms in Countries in Transition

The conference aimed to encourage exchanges of experiences among education policy makers of six countries in transition -- Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Regional Consultation Workshop on Cooperation in Shared Water Resources in Central Asia: Past Experience and Future Challenges

The workshop provided an opportunity for Central Asian representatives, donors, and other interested stakeholders to consult on the issues of regional water security for the region.

First CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee Meeting

The first Customs Cooperation Committee meeting discussed and created an agreement on a Common Action Plan and institutional arrangements for the implementation of customs reforms.

Consultation Session on Central Asia Economic Cooperation

This was the first occasion for Afghanistan and the Russian Federation to attend an ADB-organized activity on Central Asia economic cooperation.

First CAREC Ministerial Conference

The conference sought to provide guidance in prioritizing regional investment needs and in effectively mobilizing resources to finance them. It also provided a unique opportunity for concerned countries and donor agencies to discuss areas for better coordination as well as to explore new prospects for cooperation in the context of the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

Central Asia Customs Cooperation Meeting

The meeting provided a forum for the participating countries to discuss and exchange experiences in customs modernization in the context of regional economic cooperation.

Improving Nutrition for Poor Mothers and Children

The Roundtable Meeting aims to develop consensus among, and support action by, all participating DMCs on standardized methods of food fortification (and levels of fortificants), regulation, surveillance, customs protocols, and trade practice to facilitate subregional trade in food products.