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First Training for Experts under the State Accommodation Classification System as part of the Almaty–Bishkek Economic Corridor (ABEC) Initiative

On 10–11 December 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic held its first training for experts under the Accommodation Classification System rollout as part of the Almaty–Bishkek Economic Corridor (ABEC) implementation with ADB support. The 17 trainees were welcomed by the Head of the Tourism Department, Mr. Erdenet Kasymov. The new system introduces clear and comparable categories aligned […]

Представление курса ЦАРЭС по безопасности дорожного движения и устойчивой мобильности

Институт Центральноазиатского регионального экономического сотрудничества (ЦАРЭС) в сотрудничестве с Программой ЦАРЭС АБР, Европейским банком реконструкции и развития (ЕБРР), Восточным альянсом за безопасный и устойчивый транспорт (EASST) и Международной программой оценки дорог (iRAP) организовал недельную программу для специалистов-практиков из Казахстана, Кыргызской Республики, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана с 26 февраля по 2 марта 2024 года в г. […]

Introducing the CAREC Road Safety and Sustainable Mobility Course

ADB’s CAREC Program in collaboration with the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST) and International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), organized a one-week program designed for road practitioners from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan last February 26 – March […]

CAREC Countries Continue Working Together to Improve Regional Transport Connectivity

The 20th Transport Sector Coordinating Committee (TSCC) meeting was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 24-25 May 2023. The meeting was attended by representatives from CAREC member countries and development partners. The meeting reviewed knowledge products completed under the CAREC Transport Strategy 2030, which outlines a vision for a more integrated and efficient regional transport network. […]

UN Afghanistan Conference discusses regional cooperation

As a strategic pivot for regional cooperation linking Central and South Asia, Afghanistan stands to benefit from regional cooperation programs including CAREC, to help bring about peace, security and economic prosperity.

ADB joins partners in supporting Decade of Action on Road Safety

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined nine other multilateral development banks (MDBs) in signing a statement committing to support the second decade of action on road safety (2021–2030).

ADB Approves $121 million loan to complete modernization of Eastern Uzbekistan railway network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $121 million loan to complete the modernization of the railway network in eastern Uzbekistan that will help to stimulate economic growth in the Fergana Valley and improve trade and regional connectivity.

ADB to develop Asian Transport Outlook to support larger and more sustainable transport sector in Asia

The Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) will support the planning and delivery of transport sector assistance by ADB, as well as transport policy and initiatives by Asian governments, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Agreement, and other international agreements.

ADB approves $274 million loan to upgrade roads vital to Uzbekistan’s regional connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $274.2 million loan to reconstruct 240 kilometers of highway in the western part of Uzbekistan and improve safety at key sections of the country’s national road network to expand regional trade and road transport connectivity.

‘Safety, Data, and Green’ the keywords to transport sector’s sustainable recovery from COVID-19, says ADB President

The transport sector must emerge from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as a driver of sustainable growth with three critical factors in mind—SDG, which in this case stands for “Safety, Data, and Green,” Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa said at the 7th Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum 2020.