Past Events

Subregional Workshop on Application of Customs Related Provisions of World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement

The subregional workshop aimed to discuss the application of specific customs-related provisions of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement for Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Kazakhstan.

Workshop on Environmental Readiness for E-Commerce: Economic, Legal, and Institutional Factors

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.

Workshop on SME Trade Finance in the CAREC Region

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.

Workshop on Special Economic Zones: Challenges and Perspective for Landlocked CAREC Countries

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.

17th Ministerial Conference on CAREC

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.

ADB Inter-Subregional Knowledge Sharing Forum on Enhanced Implementation of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement

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.

World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement: Implementation Roadmap Workshop for CAREC Countries

The workshop served as a platform for developing implementation roadmaps toward full compliance of CAREC member countries with their World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement commitments.

Consultation Meeting with CAREC National Focal Points

CAREC national focal points discussed the implementation progress of CAREC 2030, in preparation for the 17th Ministerial Conference on CAREC to be held in Ashgabat.

Fourth Joint Meeting of the CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee and CAREC Federation of Carriers and Forwarder Associations

Members of both organizations discussed issues including utility of Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring or CPMM results as tool for improving border management, development of standards to benefit both customs and freight forwarders, and strengthened customs to business dialogue mechanisms.

17th CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee Meeting

Customs representatives from each CAREC country provided updates on the CCC priority areas as well as ongoing customs-related initiatives at the national level.