The workshop aims to raise awareness among CAREC member countries of the enabling conditions to promote the development of e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce.
The 2-day workshop assisted CAREC countries to promote small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) trade finance consistent with the CAREC 2030 priority of bolstering SME financing through cross-country learning.
The workshop seeks to deepen the understanding of the evolving nature of special economic zones (SEZs) and enhance capacities to formulate and implement strategies for SEZs by linking them with the country’s overall development strategies, which are priority areas under the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030.
This year’s ministerial conference focused on expanding regional trade and promoting economic diversification. CAREC ministers unanimously endorsed the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030 and its Rolling Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) 2018–2030.
Representatives from across the Asia and Pacific region gathered to share experience and knowledge on the implementation of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreementboth at the national and regional levels.
