Upgraded Tajikistan Road Drives Regional Cooperation and Trade in Central Asia

Upgraded Tajikistan Road Drives Regional Cooperation and Trade in Central Asia

The Asian Development Bank assisted Tajikistan in upgrading the Dushanbe–Tursunzade road, which is part of the CAREC Corridor 3 that spans almost 7,000 kilometers from the Russian Federation in the north to the Persian Gulf in the south. The improved road in Tajikistan connects the country to its neighbors and opens up opportunities for trade and commerce. (View video)

Source: Asian Development Bank 

Workshop on CAREC Corridors Performance Measurement and Monitoring, Time Release Study, and Behind-the-Border Indicators

Workshop on CAREC Corridors Performance Measurement and Monitoring, Time Release Study, and Behind-the-Border Indicators

The workshop gathered experts from development partners to discuss the continuing improvement of the CAREC Corridors Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) and promote the broader use of CPMM data in CAREC countries.
CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting

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CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Training on Forecasting with Argonne National Laboratory

CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Training on Forecasting with Argonne National Laboratory

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Inaugural Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group

Inaugural Meeting of the CAREC Regional Trade Group

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A Diagnostic Study Of Kazakhstan’s Special Economic Zones And Industrial Zones

A Diagnostic Study Of Kazakhstan’s Special Economic Zones And Industrial Zones

This diagnostic study provides an overview of the features, functions, and effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s existing special economic zones and, to a much lesser extent, its industrial zones), in order to identify and correct their shortcomings and formulate guidelines in accordance with international rules and best practices, so as to enhance their contributions to the success of the country’s economic development strategy.
CAREC Project Portfolio

CAREC Project Portfolio

From a modest start in 2001, the number and value of CAREC projects—including loans, grants, and technical assistance—have grown rapidly. As of December 2017, more than $31.5 billion has been invested in transport, trade facilitation, and energy projects.
Economic Corridor Development

Economic Corridor Development

Developing economic corridors is a priority for the CAREC Program, which has funded infrastructure connectivity among member countries for more than a decade. As CAREC member countries become more developed and connected to each other, they can benefit by cooperating at a higher level by linking markets, ideas, and people.

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