CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting 2024
Chair:
Mr. Abzal Abdikarimov
Vice-Minister of National Economy,
CAREC National Focal Point for Kazakhstan
Assisted by:
Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov
Director General, Central and West Asia Department, ADB
Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan
Director General, East Asia Department, ADB
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Day 1: Thursday, 30 May
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome speech by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov Director General, Central and West Asia Department (CWRD), ADB |
| 09:05 – 09:10 | Welcome speech by Mr. Abzal Abdikarimov Vice-Minister of National Economy CAREC National Focal Point (NFP) of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| 09:10 – 09:15 | Meeting Objectives and Introduction of Agenda items Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB The CAREC Secretariat will present the overall progress made to date in implementing the CAREC 2030 strategy, building on discussions at the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference and proposed key deliverables for 2024, including a potential CAREC Infrastructure Investment Forum. Presentation by |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | Open Discussions |
| 09:50 – 10:05 | Group Photo and Coffee Break |
| 10:05 – 10:20 | Moderated by Mr. Abzal Abdikarimov, CAREC NFP of the Republic of Kazakhstan The CAREC Secretariat will present the objective, outline, scope, and preliminary outcomes of the Midterm Review of the CAREC 2030 (MTR) and solicit feedback, inputs, and further suggestions from CAREC members, including MTR key messages, governance arrangements, program results monitoring, and development partners engagement. Moderated by |
| 10:20 – 12:00 | Tour de Table
Each CAREC Delegation will be requested to share their perspectives, insights, and suggestions on the MTR. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB The CAREC Secretariat will report on the outcomes of the 1st Meeting of the CAREC Climate Change Working Group (CCWG), the Early Action Plan, and Mainstreaming of the Climate Change Vision in CAREC 2030 sectors. The CAREC Secretariat will also provide updates on developing the CAREC disaster risk transfer facility and the draft Establishment Paper of the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF). Outcomes of the 1st Meeting of the Climate Change Working Group Presentation by |
| 13:10 – 13:20 | Developing Disaster Risk Transfer Facility
Presentation by |
| 13:20 – 13:50 | Open Discussions |
| 13:50 – 14:00 | Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB The CAREC Secretariat will report on sector initiatives or outcomes of CAREC sector meetings held since the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference. Presentations may focus on how the Climate Change Vision is mainstreamed in each sector and inputs into the MTR. CAREC Corridor 2 (Middle Corridor) and the Trade of Caucasus and Central Asian Economies Presentation by |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Trade and Digital Strategy 6th CAREC Regional Trade Group Meeting and 2nd CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee (17–19 April, Astana) Presentation by |
| 14:10 – 14:20 | Transport 21st Transport Sector Coordinating Committee (22–23 April, Almaty) Presentation by |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor Subcommittee Meeting (28–29 May, Astana) Presentation by |
| 14:30 – 14:40 | Energy 34th Energy Sector Coordinating Committee (4 April, Virtual) Presentation by |
| 14:40 – 15:10 | Open Discussions for Session 4.1 |
| 15:10 – 15:20 | Coffee Break |
| 15:20 – 15:30 | Moderated by Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, East Asia Department, ADB Skills Development Presentation by |
| 15:30 – 15:40 | Agriculture and Water This sub-session will discuss (i) progress made in the CAREC Water Pillar and preparatory steps being taken for initial water pillar projects and (ii) updates on the implementation of the “Cooperation Framework for Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Region.” Presentation by |
| 15:40 – 15:50 | Health This sub-session will discuss the progress made in the implementation of the CAREC Health Strategy and proposed MC deliverables. Presentation by |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | Gender and Tourism
Presentation by |
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Moderated by Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Director General, East Asia Department, ADB The CAREC Institute will present a progress report on the 2024 work plan for the first half of the year and planned activities for the second half of the year. Presentation by |
| 16:10 – 16:40 | Open Discussions for Sessions 4.2 and 5 |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Wrap-Up of Day 1
Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Dinner at Winter Garden, St. Regis |
Day 2: Friday, 30 May
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, CWRD, ADB |
| 09:10–10:15 | Moderated by Mr. Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CWRD, ADB Development Partners will share their ongoing and planned initiatives to support the implementation of CAREC 2030 Strategy, including the CAREC Climate Change Vision, and how these are aligned with the needs and priorities of CAREC member countries. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Moderated by Mr. Abzal Abdikarimov, CAREC NFP of the Republic of Kazakhstan CAREC Secretariat will present the key initiatives and activities in 2024 and proposed deliverables (including potential CAREC Infrastructure Investment Forum), theme and arrangements for the 23rd CAREC Ministerial Conference on 8 November 2024 in Astana. Presentation by |
| 10:40 – 11:20 | Open Discussions for Sessions 7 |
| 11:20 – 11:25 | Mr. Abzal Abdikarimov Vice-Minister of National Economy CAREC National Focal Point of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| 11:25 – 11:30 | Mr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan Director General, East Asia Department, ADB |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch |
CAREC Development Partners’ Special Session
31 May 2024, Astana