Features

Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to develop first CAREC economic corridor

Almaty and Bishkek will work together to identify physical infrastructure, policy and institutional initiatives, and market opportunities for development of the economic corridor.

Second Trade and Transport Facilitation Project

The project aims to improve performance of trade and transport logistics by facilitating the implementation of the National Trade Corridor Improvement Program and the simplification and modernization of Pakistan's international trade practices and procedures.

Faster Border Crossing Time, Higher Transport Costs in CAREC Countries

It takes slightly less time to cross border-crossing points (BCPs) but the cost of border clearances and traveling across CAREC corridors is significantly higher, according to the latest CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) Report.

Highlights of the CAREC Senior Officials Meeting

Aside from progress in the program's four priority sectors, the midyear CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM)discussed updates on the proposed economic corridor development (ECD) study, the CAREC development effectiveness review (DEfR), the CAREC corridor performance measurement and monitoring (CPMM) report, and the CAREC Institute.

47th Annual Meeting – Rethinking Asia’s Challenges at the Crossroads of the Silk Road

ADB's 47th Annual Meeting, held in Astana from 2 to 5 May, saw much discussion on connectivity, innovation, and the need to keep up with the demands of a changing Asia and Pacific.

Lessons in Effective Border Management for CAREC Countries

The use of modern technology and strong political will are key factors to successful reforms implemented by Georgia to improve border management.

ADB President Participates in 12th CAREC Ministerial Conference

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao gave a keynote address on the theme “Integrated Transport and Trade” at the 12th CAREC Ministerial Conference in Astana.

Regional cooperation discussion highlights CAREC progress

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) "ultimately seeks to create seamless connectivity and strengthen regional cooperation and integration processes in Central Asia," Kazakhstan Vice-Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Madina Abylkassymova said at the Regional Cooperation in a Changing Global Economic Landscape on 5 March 2013 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters, Manila.

The Importance of Refreshing Cities Along the Eurasian Silk Road

As economic circumstances change and trade is reoriented towards Europe and Asia, it is important to rethink cities along the Eurasian “Silk Road.”

Turkmenistan’s Path to WTO Accession

Turkmenistan officially set up a new state commission on joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) as declared by Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers, Annamukhammet Gochiev, at the weekly meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on 24 January 2013 in Ashgabat.