Past Events

12th CAREC Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting

The meeting discussed the progress on the committee's initiatives and approved a work plan for 2010–2011. Key issues for discussion included monitoring progress on the Trade Policy Strategic Action Plan and trade-related indicators for the CAREC Program Results Framework.

Second CAREC Institute Executive Leadership Development Program

Senior government officials from eight CAREC member countries developed state-of-the-art skills in five key areas critical to fostering successful regional economic cooperation.

CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee Meeting (March 2010)

The ESCC discussed progress on implementing the Energy Action Plan Framework over the past 6 months and the committee's work plan for 2010-2011.

Workshop on Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring and CAREC Results-Based Framework

The third workshop on Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) was held to improve the quality of data collection and gather detailed feedback on preliminary findings of the 2009 3rd Quarter CPMM Report.

CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations Meeting (March 2010)

The meeting ratified the CFCFA Constitution, elected officials and Executive Board members, and discussed the 2010-2011 work program of the federation.

CAREC Workshop on Joint Transport and Trade Facilitation Capacity Building Framework

The workshop aimed to develop a consolidated transport and trade facilitation capacity-building framework for CAREC countries based on training needs assessments for the transport, customs, and trade logistics sectors.

First Meeting of the CAREC Regional Joint Transport and Trade Facilitation Committee

The meeting agreed to recommend to the Senior Officials' Meeting the following indicators for the trade facilitation component of the CAREC Results Framework: time taken to clear border crossings, costs incurred for border crossing clearances, speed taken to travel corridor sections, and costs incurred traveling on corridor sections.

In-Country Consultation Workshop: CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation in Tajikistan

CAREC focal points and key government officials from customs, trade, transport, and association of international forwarders in Tajikistan discussed cooperation in transport and trade facilitation under the CAREC program.

International Seminar on Road Development in Tajikistan

The seminar focused on Tajikistan's policy and strategy for road sector development, plans for the introduction of toll roads, and trade and connectivity issues in Central Asia.

Public Sector Management Course (Kyrgyz Republic)

The 2-day course provided middle- and senior-level government officials from ministries and public agencies with updated practical knowledge and new skills in public sector management and public finance.