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CAREC 2030: Connecting the Region for Shared and Sustainable Development
CAREC 2030 provides the new long-term strategic framework for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program leading to 2030.
DownloadCAREC- the Dushanbe Declaration 2017
We, the Ministers representing the Governments of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, adopt the following declaration after the 16th Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on 27 October 2017.
DownloadWater–Energy Nexus in the People’s Republic of China and Emerging Issues
The growth in demand for energy and water in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is likely to decelerate in response to the efforts of the government to improve energy and water use efficiency.
DownloadThe Role of CAREC in the 2030 GD Agenda
A Background Note for the Panel Discussion at the Ministerial Conference
DownloadCooperation Arrangement Between Asian Development Bank, Asian Development Bank Institute and CAREC Institute
ADB, ADBI and CI seek to facilitate and strengthen collaboration, including cofinancing, and participation in agreed activities in connection with the priority areas of mutual interest, where relevant and feasible.
DownloadAsia-Pacific Regional Integration Index: Construction, Interpretation, and Comparison
We develop an index to measure the degree of regional integration in Asia and the Pacific (48 economies in six subregions). The index comprises 26 indicators in six dimensions of regional integration, i.e., trade and investment, money and finance, regional value chains, infrastructure and connectivity, free movement of people, and institutional and social integration.
DownloadSafely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries (2017– 2030)
The Road safety strategy builds upon existing strengths within the region, addresses gaps, utilizes good practice, and mitigates risks. This publication embodies the CAREC countries’ commitment to make road safety a priority.
DownloadCAREC-The Wuhan Action Plan
To ensure effective and timely achievement of the strategic objectives laid out in CAREC 2020, the 11th CAREC Ministerial Conference held in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China (PRC) in October 2012 endorses the Wuhan Action Plan. Three priority areas of actions are detailed in the Wuhan Action Plan to guide the CAREC Program through its next phase of operations.
DownloadCAREC Institute Assessment
The Senior Officials' Meeting requested ADB as CAREC Secretariat to conduct an assessment of CAREC Institute for implementing the Strategic Knowledge Framework, and that the assessment should include recommendations on the physical versus virtual modality, including possible establishment of a network of resource and training centers; associated governance structure; and estimated cost and funding sources. The assessment was submitted to the 11th Ministerial Conference held in November 2012.
DownloadCAREC Institute 2012-2017: Strategic Knowledge Framework
This paper lays out a strategic framework for CAREC Institute during 2013-2017. The paper is a work-in-progress, and will go through consultations for further improvements.
DownloadCentral Asia Regional Economic Cooperation: Good Neighbors, Good Partners, Good Prospects
This brochure gives an overview of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. It briefly explains the program, its structure, its comprehensive action plan, the four priority sectors (transport, trade facilitation, trade policy, and energy), and its other initiatives.
DownloadCAREC 2020 Strategic Framework
CAREC 2020 provides the strategic framework for the Program’s next 10 years. It reflects the required enhancements in the CAP to move the Program toward its vision of Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.
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