Past Events

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 […]

CAREC Training on International Trade in Services and Digital Economy Statistics for Mongolia

The services sector has become the largest contributor to GDP, and international trade in services has also become the most dynamic segment of world trade, growing more quickly than trade in goods. At the same time, digital transactions have become the norm around the world. Statistical monitoring by governments must be able to keep up […]

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

The National Workshop on Potential CAREC-wide Free Trade Agreement. The major objective of this 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 […]

Virtual Workshop on Early Warning and Regulation of International Financial Risks

The CAREC Institute, in partnership with the Beijing National Accounting Institute, will host a five-day virtual workshop on Early Warning and Regulation of International Financial Risks from 14:30 to 17:30 Beijing time, March 20-24, 2023. For more details on the event, please follow the link.

CAREC USG 2023: Online Workshop – Nailing the Customer Value Propostion

The CAREC Secretariat hosted a workshop titled “Nailing the Customer Value Proposition” on March 17 as part of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2023. The workshop was led by trainers from Silicon Valley, Jeff Wallace and Kal Deutsch, and aimed to help students gain a better understanding of their customers’ needs and prioritize them effectively. […]

Digital CAREC Virtual Policy Dialogue: Digital FDI Ecosystem

  For registration and event details, follow this link.  

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023: Workshop – Disruptive Innovation and Investor Expectations

On March 7, CAREC Secretariat held an online workshop for CAREC University Startup Generator 2023 participants focusing on Disruptive Innovation and Investor Expectations. Disruptive innovation transforms expensive or highly sophisticated products or services—previously accessible to a high-end or more-skilled segment of consumers—to those that are more affordable and accessible to a broader population by displacing […]

Webinar on Promoting Spatial Economic Growth in Asia: Role of Economic Corridor Development