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Pakistan proposes CAREC single-visa to exploit tourism potential

Pakistan sought introduction of a single tourist visa for all member states of the CAREC Program as well as a unified marketing strategy for efficient and cost-effective development and promotion of interlinked tourist attractions and facilities in the bloc.

EBRD approves new strategy for Azerbaijan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Azerbaijan which will guide EBRD’s investments and policy work in the country for the next five years.

#EBRDmore: Doing more in Central Asia

A record level of business in Uzbekistan in a single year, continued support for renewable projects in Kazakhstan and the launch of the EBRD Green Cities programme in Mongolia – these are just a few examples of the EBRD’s successful work in Central Asia in 2018.

ADB Vice-President Shixin Chen visits Uzbekistan to build on 24 years of strong development partnership

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen has commended the government on its reform agenda and its management of the country’s transformation to a market-based economy during a 4-day visit to Uzbekistan.

ADB loan to improve water supply system in Tashkent province

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $105.3 million loan to help rehabilitate and expand the regional water supply system in the Yangiyul and Chinaz districts of Tashkent Province in Uzbekistan, delivering safe potable water to over 220,000 people.

ADB, UNDP renew agreement to accelerate progress towards sustainable development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding today to accelerate progress towards sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.

ADB, UNDP renew agreement to accelerate progress toward sustainable development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a 5-year memorandum of understanding today to accelerate progress towards sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.

Infrastructure development key to Afghanistan’s growth — ADB

Focusing on infrastructure development will help bring about long-term growth in Afghanistan and address persistent issues affecting the country’s economic prospects, apart from security, including poor connectivity, poor access to limited energy supply, and low agriculture productivity, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

ADB supports modernization of Uch–Kurgan hydropower plant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to modernize aging equipment and improve power generation capacity at the Uch–Kurgan hydropower plant (HPP), the oldest of the six HPPs installed along the Naryn River cascade in the Kyrgyz Republic.

UPCOMING: Fourth CAREC Railway Working Group Meeting

The CAREC Railway Working Group will meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to agree on practical measures to implement the CAREC Railway Strategy.