Asif Razzaq
Senior Research Specialist, CAREC Institute

Asif Razzaq holds a PhD in Economic System Analysis and Management Science from Dalian University of Technology. His core areas of interest include: digitalization, foreign direct investment, climate technology, and environmental/resources sustainability. His papers have been published in various journals.

Policy Brief

Analyzing Digital Foreign Investments in CAREC Countries

Enhancing internet connectivity, data security, and workers’ digital skills can reduce the digital gap in Central Asia.

   Economics; Information and communications technology; Regional cooperation and integration
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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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.

   Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; China, People's Republic of; Georgia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyz Republic; Mongolia; Pakistan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Economics; Industry and trade; Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure