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The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program focuses investment and other activities on developing the six competitive transport corridors that link north, south, east, and west throughout Central Asia. Since 2001, CAREC has invested at more than $19 billion in transport projects along 6 corridor routes.

The six member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program are working together to move people, goods, and vehicles across borders faster, more efficiently, and at least cost. Since 2002, CAREC has mobilized around $268 million for projects that support growth in trade.

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program aims to secure energy through the balanced development of the region's energy infrastructure, stronger integration of energy markets, and economic growth through energy trade. Since 2001, CAREC has invested more than $5.2 billion in 37 projects, mostly aimed at expanding bilateral electricity trade and improving the regional power network.

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program seeks to expand trade by modernizing customs processes and border crossing, helping all CAREC member countries join the World Trade Organization, and building countries’ capacity in trade and trade policy.