Afghanistan: Improved Roads Connect People to Opportunities and Services in Khost Province The reconstruction was undertaken by the Afghanistan Rural Access Project, which aims to benefit rural communities by improving access to basic services and facilities through all-weather roads.
Access to All-Weather Road Allows Afghan Valley Residents to Flourish The rehabilitation of a major rural road has opened up a valley in Panjshir Province, giving inhabitants greater access to markets, health facilities, schools, and travel.
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.
Infrastructure Drives ADB Strategy in Afghanistan After decades of conflict, Afghanistan continues to face a severe infrastructure deficit. ADB’s new country strategy focuses on energy, transport, and agriculture and natural resources.
Working together in Central and West Asia The CAREC program has financed roads, railways, and energy infrastructure across Central and West Asia. Its new strategy will build on this success and take the program in new directions.
Afghanistan: Rehabilitated Roads Revive Kabul Businesses and Ease Transportation Woes The rehabilitation of major roads and their surroundings in Kabul city has resulted in more modern, clean, and attractive spaces breathing new life into surrounding neighborhoods.
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.
In Azerbaijan, Road Upgrades Bring New Opportunity A smooth transport connection from Baku to the Georgian border means faster, safer, and more efficient travel, and improved lives in communities along the way.
Why does Afghanistan need a transport master plan? Afghanistan recently launched a 20-year master plan to improve the country’s transport and logistics system. Following the withdrawal of international troops and a decline in foreign assistance, the master plan is a constructive response to one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. (Photo credit: ADB)
