Past Events

Targeted National Training Activity on Preparing to Negotiate a Potential CAREC-wide FTA for KAZ, KGZ, TAJ

This training activity is being organized at the request of the Governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan and is currently scheduled to take place in Almaty on 4-5 May 2023. It is a capacity-building exercise intended to provide a brief overview of both the substantive and procedural/organizational/strategic aspects of preparing for and successfully completing […]

Uzbekistan: National Workshop on Potential CAREC-wide FTA and Training Activity on Preparing to Negotiate a Potential CAREC-Wide Free Trade Agreement

The major objective of the National workshop is to raise awareness among a broad range of interested stakeholders, of the potential of the CAREC region and the benefits that a CAREC-wide FTA could offer. The Workshop is intended to launch a broad-based and inclusive public discussion on the topic and target a wide range of […]

CAREC Innovation Network – Members Workshop: “Challenges of a Startup Ecosystem”

The CAREC Innovation Network (CIN) hosted its fourth workshop on April 27th with Eli David, CEO of Startup Blink, leading the discussion and sharing valuable insights on challenges of developing a startup ecosystem. Some of the key challenges highlighted include culture and    entrepreneurial mindset; legislative and policy; infrastructure; and not being able to promote the […]

CTTN Dialogue/CAREC Chai: The Impact of the Russian Conflict of Ukraine on the CAREC Region

The CAREC Institute, in collaboration with the CAREC Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank, will host the CTTN Dialogue and Fifth CAREC Chai event on 27 April 2023, at 16:00 Beijing time, to discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the CAREC region. The Russia-Ukraine conflict that started in early 2022 has significantly impacted […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023 – Award Ceremony

The CAREC Secretariat has declared the winners of its eight-week-long CAREC University Startup Generator  2023 initiative, which aims to promote collaboration and engagement among university students in the CAREC region. The contest drew 168 teams from 10 countries, representing 580 students, with 10 teams eventually selected to present their pitches on March 29, 2023. The […]

Georgia: Capacity Building on Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records

Georgia: Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) Capacity Building

A. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized that dependency on physical documents for trade transactions is not only obsolete but a source of significant risk to supply chains. Whilst great progress is being made to digitalise trade, the lack of facilitating legislation and regulations continues to be a deterrent to a large-scale shift toward digitalization. Most […]

CAREC Innovation Network – Members Workshop: Fundraising and Accessing the Singapore Startup Ecosystem

The CAREC Innovation Network (CIN) hosted its third workshop on April 18th, which focused on providing a comprehensive guide for startups looking to raise funds and expand their businesses internationally, with a particular emphasis on the Singapore startup ecosystem. The event featured Mustafa Rasheed, an angel investor and startup ecosystem expert, who shared his insights […]

CAREC Chai IV: “Scoping Study on Climate Change in the CAREC Region: Issues and Actions”

  The CAREC Institute, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), hosted the fourth Chai event to discuss the results of the Scoping Study on Climate Change in the CAREC Region commissioned by the CAREC secretariat, main climate change challenges the region faces, and required policy actions. Dr. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Director of the Regional […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023 – Demo Day

On March 29, the CAREC University Startup challenge program 2023 concluded its Pitching Day event, with 10 teams competing for the top 3 prizes. The program attracted 168 teams representing 580 students from 10 CAREC countries, with finalists hailing from various universities across the region. The challenge program aims to promote collaboration and engagement among […]