Features

State-of-the-art Technology Boosts Energy Efficiency, Saves Money at One of Uzbekistan’s Largest Plants

Two new high-efficiency combined cycle gas turbines at the Talimarjan power plant in southern Uzbekistan will help modernize the country’s energy infrastructure, free up resources for investment, and produce surplus electricity for export.

A snapshot of e-commerce in Central Asia

In 2015, Central Asia made some important improvements in the environment for cross-border e-commerce: Kazakhstan's accession to the World Trade Organization will boost commercial transparency, while the Kyrgyz Republic’s membership in the Eurasian Customs Union expands its consumer base.

Uzbekistan Railway Project to be Completed Ahead of Schedule

The CAREC Corridor 6 (Marakand-Karshi) Railway Electrification Project is likely to be completed ahead of schedule, according to a midterm review conducted by the Asian Development Bank.

Railway Modernization Project

Funded by the Asian Development Bank and completed in 2006, the Railway Modernization Project helped transform Uzbekistan's deteriorating infrastructure into the high-speed rail network the country enjoys today.

Faster Border Crossing Time, Higher Transport Costs in CAREC Countries

It takes slightly less time to cross border-crossing points (BCPs) but the cost of border clearances and traveling across CAREC corridors is significantly higher, according to the latest CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) Report.

Highlights of the CAREC Senior Officials Meeting

Aside from progress in the program's four priority sectors, the midyear CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM)discussed updates on the proposed economic corridor development (ECD) study, the CAREC development effectiveness review (DEfR), the CAREC corridor performance measurement and monitoring (CPMM) report, and the CAREC Institute.

47th Annual Meeting – Rethinking Asia’s Challenges at the Crossroads of the Silk Road

ADB's 47th Annual Meeting, held in Astana from 2 to 5 May, saw much discussion on connectivity, innovation, and the need to keep up with the demands of a changing Asia and Pacific.

Europe and Central Asia: Pushing forward the Energy Efficiency Agenda

Energy efficiency initiatives in the Europe and Central Asia region present an opportunity to increase energy supplies, improve energy security, reduce CO2 emissions, and forestall a looming energy crisis.

Central Asia Cross-Border Trade and Transport

Rehabilitated roads in landlocked Tajikistan boost trade at home and with other Central Asian nations and the People's Republic of China.

Securing Power Supply in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley

The $288 million Namangan 500-Kilovolt (kV) Power Transmission Project will enhance reliability of the power supply to Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley.