Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and the Caucasus Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are expected to cut trade costs and enhance foreign investment in Central Asia and South Caucasus countries.
IN PICTURES: Tajikistan and the World Bank Group–25 Years of Partnership Since 1996, the World Bank Group has provided over $1.5 billion to Tajikistan, and remains committed in its support to the country as it strives to improve the lives and meet the aspirations of its young and growing population.
How do deepening global, regional value chains affect national export performance? Deepening global value chains have underpinned international trade growth in recent decades. This has also been supported by major developing economies’ incorporation into global trade mechanisms under the World Trade Organization system, and by the advancement of mass transportation through container logistics.
We need to lower health risks in SEZs. Here’s one way. Assessing health impacts in special economic zones mitigates potential risks and enhances benefits for workers and their families.
New logo highlights open, inclusive CAREC Program under CAREC 2030 The new logo better reflects CAREC’s enhanced mandate to serve as an open and inclusive platform for all stakeholders, including multilateral and bilateral donors, think tanks, private sector, and civil society, among others.
It’s Time for Rail Systems to Lead Central Asia’s Growing Cross-Border Trade The CAREC Program is helping countries in the region link rail systems by upgrading infrastructure and tackling complex commercial and legal challenges.
A sneak peek at CAREC’s new strategy The new strategy is an important milestone and a collective opportunity to unleash the potential of regional cooperation for Central Asia.
Time for SMEs in CAREC to move beyond borders The improved connectivity of the region provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in CAREC countries to inject new life in the economies of the program's member countries.
Six ways Asian economic cooperation is changing the region Asia is going through sweeping transformations that have altered its economic landscape in fundamental ways.
Developing Aktobe Region – Investing in Kazakhstan’s Future Economic Growth An hour and a half flight to the west of the capital Astana brings you to the Aktobe oblast (region) of Kazakhstan – where you will find yourself at the intersection of air, rail, and highway routes leading to Russia, Uzbekistan, and the Caspian Sea.
