Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC)
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Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC)
The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC) is an intergovernmental organization promoting economic cooperation in Central Asia and along the ancient Silk Road through knowledge generation and sharing. CAREC is jointly shared, owned, and governed by 11 member countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
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SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 13: Climate Action -
Lessons from the Pakistan–People's Republic of China free trade agreement show the way forward for enhancing economic partnerships in the region.
SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals -
CAREC countries adopt diversification strategies as they shift to a market-oriented agriculture.
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 2: Zero Hunger -
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals -
To preserve lives and revive the economy, countries need to plan ahead to secure sufficient supplies of the future COVID-19 vaccine.
SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -
Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities -
The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.
SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals