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ADB Facilitates RCI Knowledge Sharing for Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) Development

On 15-19 May, ADB and the Government of Georgia jointly organized a knowledge sharing program in Batumi for government officials from customs, transport, and tourism agencies of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan (STKEC countries), with Kyrgyz Republic participating as observers. Senior officials from the State Revenue Service, National Food Agency and Road Carriers Association of Georgia […]

Regional Workshop on Implementation of the Road Map of the Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) Development

On 20 April, a regional workshop on implementing a road map for Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor (STKEC) development was co-organized virtually with Tajikistan. More than 100 participants including deputy minister level officials from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, and representatives from development partners and the private sector attended the event and deliberated the prospects and measures in implementing the STKEC road map.

В Центральной Азии будут развивать два экономических коридора

‘Regional cooperation to be a key theme in ADB’s new country partnership strategy for Pakistan’

A conversation with Safdar Parvez, director, Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division, Central and West Asia Department, Asian Development Bank revolved around the CAREC Program and other regional trade, infrastructure and transport related issues.

Tajikistan delegation participates in CAREC meeting in Tashkent

The Tajikistan delegation comprised senior officials from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

CAREC senior officials and partners discuss progress of 2030 strategy

The high-level meeting serves as a platform to discuss important issues of regional relevance and prepare the agenda for the 18th CAREC Ministerial Conference to be held in Tashkent in November this year.

Tashkent hosts a meeting of the Advisory Board of the Institute of CAREC

The meeting in Tashkent discussed the issue of the feasibility of early and large-scale investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation, which is considered as the most effective way to reduce future costs in the public interest.

CAREC workshop discusses the development of a new economic corridor

The initiative to create a new economic corridor between the cities of Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand and adjacent areas can expand regional dynamism and promote economic integration in the region, as noted at the workshop of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC) in which the Asian Development Bank (ADB) serves as the secretariat.

ADB President reaffirms support to CAREC at 17th Ministerial Conference

Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao reaffirmed ADB’s support for CAREC and announced $2 billion in new assistance for regional projects in CAREC countries in 2018.

ADB affirms support for Pakistan’s development agenda

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang affirmed ADB’s support for the Government of Pakistan’s new development and reform agenda during his 2-day visit to the country.