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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
Summary

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
Insight

Expediting the Digital Trade Integration of Pakistan and Central Asian Economies

E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.

   Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan; Economics, Industry and trade, Regional cooperation and integration
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Case Study

Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into Projects in Pakistan

Aligning departmental priorities with the SDGs and incorporating them into existing planning and review processes may improve development outcomes.

   Pakistan; Capacity development, Governance and public sector management
   SDG: Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions