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ADB President commits to bolstering Georgia’s economic and climate resilience initiatives

Source – Investing.com – GEORGIA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is stepping up its support for Georgia, focusing on a range of development and reform initiatives that align with the country’s Vision 2030 and climate action goals. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, during a meeting today with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili in Tbilisi, committed […]

Расширение прав и возможностей женщин по мере того, как Центральная Азия развивает зеленую экономику

В период перехода к “зеленой” экономике, увеличение числа женщин занятых в связанных с ней технологических сферах улучшает их благосостояние и одновременно помогает удовлетворить спрос на рабочую силу Еще в 2018 году Международная Организация Труда (МОТ) предвидела возможность колоссального сдвига в сторону более экологически чистой экономики, предсказав, что к 2030 году, при наличии надлежащей политики, в мире […]

Empowering Women as Central Asia Builds a Green Economy

CAREC Transport: Facing the Challenges, Seizing the Opportunities

The CAREC transport sector is a key driver of economic growth and development in the region. It allows goods and people to move around the region, which helps to boost trade and investment.

Q&A: Addressing Intertwined Challenges in Central Asia and the Caucasus through Regional Cooperation

Five Things to Know About the Future of Energy in Central Asia

Four Ways to Boost e-Commerce in Central Asia

A joint study by ADB and the CAREC Institute found that much still needs to be done to boost e-commerce in Central Asia, where many countries lack the systems needed for a robust e-commerce ecosystem.

Road Asset Management Systems (RAMS) and Performance-based Road Maintenance Contracts (PBCs) 

Road maintenance works in Garm district, 175 km to the east from Dushanbe under the Dushanbe - Kyrgyz Border Road Rehabilitation Project. The publication on Road Asset Management Systems (RAMS) and Performance-based Road Maintenance Contracts (PBCs)  in the CAREC region aims to improve the management and maintenance of CAREC road corridors through the sharing of best practices that exist within CAREC countries regarding RAMS and PBCs.

Impact of COVID-19 on CAREC Aviation and Tourism

CAREC aviation is proportionately more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the global aviation industry due to a heavy dependence on the international market, according to a study by the Asian Development Bank. The crisis however provides an opportunity to reset CAREC’s aviation industry through reforms, new strategies, and restructurings. This study looks briefly at […]

Railway Sector Assessments for all CAREC Countries

Railway sector assessments for all CAREC countries were completed in 2021. The reports discuss railway sector challenges and opportunities in Central Asia and evaluate the operational and financial performance of railway sectors in CAREC countries, among other things. An overarching report that ties together the issues and findings from the individual country assessments is also available.