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CAREC 2030

Author : Asian Development Bank

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,42 MB

Release : 2023-05-05

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ISBN : 9789292701055

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This publication presents a comprehensive overview of the potential impact of climate change on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. It assesses and recommends how CAREC member countries can collaborate to address climate change issues through regional cooperation. The report's overarching conclusion is that CAREC has a unique and urgent opportunity to chart a course of proactive, systematic, and strategic engagement in supporting its member countries in reinforcing, modifying, and implementing existing national strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and in developing a range of regional actions in response to the regional nature of many climate change impacts and solutions.



CAREC 2030: Supporting Regional Actions to Address Climate Change

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 45,34 MB

Release : 2023-04-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9292701061

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The report's overarching conclusion is that CAREC has a unique and urgent opportunity to chart a course of proactive, systematic, and strategic engagement in supporting its member countries in reinforcing, modifying, and implementing existing national strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and in developing a range of regional actions in response to the regional nature of many climate change impacts and solutions.



CAREC Transport Strategy 2030

Author : Asian Development Bank

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Page : 48 pages

File Size : 41,44 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9789292619992

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The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport Strategy 2030 builds on progress made and lessons learned from the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. It separates trade facilitation from transport and links to the overall CAREC 2030 program in the areas of enhanced connectivity and sustainability. This strategy underscores increasing sustainability and network quality alongside continued construction and rehabilitation of transport corridors, and places more emphasis on multimodal connectivity, road asset management, road safety, and performance-based maintenance goals. The CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 will be implemented in conjunction with the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030.



Developing the Services Sector for Economic Diversification in CAREC Countries

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 169 pages

File Size : 17,18 MB

Release : 2021-12-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9292692429

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The services sector is becoming a key driver of economic development in most members of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. This study underscores the potential for greater economic diversification through robust development of seven key services subsectors and industries that are critical for economies in the region to function and thrive. CAREC members also need to adopt a coherent and comprehensive approach to the balanced development of these interdependent services subsectors. Enabling conditions such as good governance, competitive markets, strong regional cooperation and integration, efficient labor markets, and high quality physical and digital infrastructure are crucial.



CAREC Gender Strategy 2030

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 35,8 MB

Release : 2021-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 929262704X

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Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries face several common challenges in improving the quality of lives of women, and the coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities. The CAREC Gender Strategy 2030 complements national plans for gender mainstreaming. It provides a regional approach for pursuing gender equality, women’s empowerment, harnessed potential, and strengthened capacity for equal access of women and men to economic opportunities from CAREC investments. Under the overall CAREC 2030 strategy and aligned sector strategies, the gender strategy provides strategic directions and key entry points that will serve as a roadmap to mainstream gender in the CAREC operational clusters.



E-Commerce in CAREC Countries

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 10,94 MB

Release : 2021-08-01

Category : Law

ISBN : 9292690019

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Digital trade promotion has been a long-standing priority for CAREC member countries, as part of their integration into global value chains and economic diversification. This study examines the legal environment on electronic transactions as well as the opportunities and challenges in expanding electronic commerce in the CAREC region. It makes a case for modernization and harmonization of laws of CAREC countries leveraging on international instruments and best practices for electronic commerce transactions. Adequate legislation to protect personal privacy and consumers’ rights and combat cybercrime is also crucial. Finally, institutions must be built with trust, within and among countries and through regional cooperation.



A Region at Risk

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 35,65 MB

Release : 2017-07-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 9292578529

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Asia and the Pacific continues to be exposed to climate change impacts. Home to the majority of the world's poor, the population of the region is particularly vulnerable to those impacts. Unabated warming could largely diminish previous achievements of economic development and improvements, putting the future of the region at risk. Read the most recent projections pertaining to climate change and climate change impacts in Asia and the Pacific, and the consequences of these changes to human systems, particularly for developing countries. This report also highlights gaps in the existing knowledge and identifies avenues for continued research.



100 Climate Actions from Cities in Asia and the Pacific

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 396 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2021-06-21

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9292628712

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This publication showcases 100 projects and programs of the Asian Development Bank, development partners, governments, and the private sector to support cities across Asia and the Pacific in addressing the challenges of climate change. The climate actions were drawn from multiple sectors—renewable energy, carbon finance, transport, land use, information and communication technology, climate action plans, building energy efficiency, solid waste management, sustainable and low-carbon communities, and climate resilience. The stories featured demonstrate how city-level initiatives contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience, all while delivering economic, environmental, health, and social co-benefits.



Modernizing Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures in CAREC

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 11,60 MB

Release : 2019-04-01

Category : Law

ISBN : 9292615572

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This publication assesses the plant health, animal health, and food safety measures of member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The assessment covers laws and procedures governing the oversight and application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures, laboratory infrastructure, and border services management. CAREC members include Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the People's Republic of China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.



Impact of COVID-19 on CAREC Aviation and Tourism

Author : Asian Development Bank

Publisher : Asian Development Bank

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 24,13 MB

Release : 2021-02-01

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 929262699X

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on global aviation as nearly all air travel came to a halt in late March and April 2020. In Central Asia, virtually all domestic and international air travel were suspended in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. This crisis provides an opportunity to reset the aviation industry in Central Asia Regional Cooperation (CAREC) countries through reforms, new strategies, and restructurings. This study of the pandemic’s impact on CAREC and the aviation industry looks at the gravity of the situation, explores opportunities, and offers some recommendations for dealing with the crisis and facilitating a fast recovery.