Past Events

CAREC Economic and Financial Stability Cluster 2021

CAREC Panel discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Inclusion in the COVID-19 Context Senior officials from central banks, financial regulatory authorities, and finance ministries from CAREC countries, together with representatives from the ADB, International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the private sector on 1 July discussed financial inclusion challenges and opportunities. They highlighted the role of fintech […]

1-Day Public Webinar 4: Sharing ADB’s and China’s TVET Operation Experience and Knowledge with CAREC Countries

11th CAREC Institute Governing Council Meeting

2-Day Workshop on CAREC CPMM

CAREC Senior Officials’ Meeting 2021

On 30th June 2021, Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) senior officials discussed the progress of the program and new initiatives, including the 2030 Development Effectiveness Report, Health Cooperation Strategy 2030, Digital Strategy 2030, Regional Infrastructure Projects Enabling Facility, and Development of CAREC Water Pillar. Azerbaijan Deputy Minister for Economy and CAREC National Focal Point Rovshan […]

Regional Workshop on TA-9878: Developing a Disaster Risk Transfer Facility in the CAREC Region

Road Asset Management System (RAMS) in the Kyrgyz Republic

Representatives from Ministries of Transport and Communications, Economy and Finance attended the 3-hour technical training on road asset management system (RAMS). Mr. Nurlanbek Kayinbaev, Deputy Minister MOTC opened the workshop on behalf of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mr. Steven Lewis-Workman, Unit Head, PAU, KYRM on behalf of ADB. The training was designed specifically […]

CAREC Countries Discuss Regional Digital Strategy 2030

On 25th and 28th June, CAREC member countries discussed the proposed CAREC Digital Strategy 2030. Senior government representatives shared their national digital priorities, opportunities, and challenges. They deliberated on the collective vision and approach needed for the strategy to effectively develop the digital economy and reduce the digital divide. The consultation was opened by CWRC […]

Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting

The 31st Energy Sector Coordination Committee (ESCC) Meeting successfully concluded on 10th June with participation from the 11 CAREC countries and development partners. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Samir Veliyev, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and CWEN Director Mr. Joonho Hwang to discuss the first milestones achieved in the CAREC […]

CAREC Training on Establishing Pest Free Areas

Enhancing sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) is essential to achieve food security and expand agri-trade in CAREC countries. On 8-10 June 2021, a training on establishing pest free areas was jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank, U.S. Agency for International Development Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, and European and Mediterranean Plant […]