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Economic Brief: Global Uncertainty and Potential Effects on Capital Inflows into CAREC
The economic brief discussed the current heightened global uncertainty which goes along with the threat of less demand for CAREC export goods, and weaker GDP growth and tax revenues. Especially, oil and gas exporters might suffer from lower commodity prices and feel pressure on the exchange rates.
DownloadAssessing Energy Security in Asia & Europe: Policy Brief for CAREC
This policy brief emerged from a joint workshop organized by the CAREC Institute and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) on the topic of achieving energy security in Asia
DownloadAchieving Energy Security in Asia: Workshop Proceedings
These contents emerged from a joint workshop organized by the CAREC Institute and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) on the topic of achieving energy security in Asia
DownloadCAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020
Preparation of the refined Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy (TTFS 2020) for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program commenced in November 2012. The TTFS 2020 was developed through a comprehensive review of the original TTFS, progress made from 2008 to date, and extensive country consultations. These consultations included field visits to all 10 CAREC countries; engaging with development partners, potential private sector stakeholders, freight forwarders’ associations, and logistics services providers; and meetings with members of the CAREC Transport Sector Coordinating Committee (TSCC) and Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC).
DownloadTrade Policy Strategic Action Plan for 2013-2017
This trade policy agenda is based on numerous recent studies that indicate that there are substantial potential gains to economies that lower trade costs.
DownloadRegional Economic Integration
The ADB Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration focuses on topics relating to regional cooperation and integration in the areas of infrastructure and software, trade and investment, money and finance, and regional public goods.
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