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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Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
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Lessons from the Pakistan–People's Republic of China free trade agreement show the way forward for enhancing economic partnerships in the region.
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CAREC countries adopt diversification strategies as they shift to a market-oriented agriculture.
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Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
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Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
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To preserve lives and revive the economy, countries need to plan ahead to secure sufficient supplies of the future COVID-19 vaccine.
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Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
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The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.