Transforming Fergana Valley into Central Asia’s Hub for Growth and Connectivity Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
How to Improve Sustainable Regional Integration in CAREC Economies Developing efficient institutions and technical capacity building can strengthen regional cooperation and integration in Central Asia.
Improving Central Asia’s Climate Resilience through the Water–Agriculture–Energy Nexus The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Maximizing the Potential of Central Asia’s Horticulture Exports to the PRC This study suggests policy actions for the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan based on the export potential of selected fruits and nuts.
Analyzing Technology and Productivity Spillovers from Chinese FDIs to CAREC Countries FDI-recipient countries show positive growth in productivity but their technology gains depend on absorption capacity.
Analyzing the Factors that Constrain Trade Efficiency in CAREC This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Opportunities for Regional Cooperation on Low-Carbon Energy in Central Asia Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Developing the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor to Increase Trade Opportunities Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.
Developing Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Central Asia's Rural Areas Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
Bridging the Digital Divide to Widen Financial Services in Central Asia Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.