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- September 20, 2007. Draft CAREC Transport Sector Strategy was discussed in Manila
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The participants of the eighth consultative meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport Sector Coordinating Committee, which took place in Manila (the Philippines), discussed draft CAREC Transport Sector Strategy for 2008-2018. Delegations from the eight CAREC participating countries and representatives of international multilateral institutions, including Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Monetary Fund, Islamic Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme and World Bank attended the event. The Transport Sector Strategy has three overarching goals: to establish competitive transport corridors across the region; to facilitate efficient movement of people and goods across borders; and to develop safe, people-friendly transport systems.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: International Donors Participants: International Donors, Government(s), UNDP Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Mongolia Locations: Philippines Open press: Yes - September 19, 2007—September 20, 2007. The conference “Mobilizing Aid for Trade: Focus Asia and the Pacific”
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The Asian Development Bank and the World Trade Organization, in partnership with the Philippine Government, will host the two-day regional conference "Mobilizing Aid for Trade: Focus Asia and the Pacific." The event will bring together trade and finance ministers, key donors, and the private sector to focus collectively on the trade capacity and infrastructure challenges facing the Asia and the Pacific region. This Aid for Trade conference aims to foster dialogue among key decision makers about what is working in the region and what is not.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: International organizations Participants: International Organizations, Government(s), International Donors Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Philippines Locations: Philippines Open press: Yes - September 7, 2007—September 8, 2007. CAREC senior officials to meet in Manila
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Senior officials of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program will meet in Manila. Delegations from the eight participating countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia and China - that comprise CAREC will attend. CAREC is a pragmatic, results-oriented program established by the abovementioned eight countries and six multilateral institutions – ADB, EBRD, International Monetary Fund, Islamic Development Bank, UNDP and the World Bank - in 1997 that seeks to promote development through cooperation, leading to accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction. In 2006-2008, multilateral donors plan to extend 42 loans for over US$2.3 billion to CAREC to support regional investments in the spheres of transportation, energy and trade.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: International organizations Participants: International Organizations Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, China Locations: Philippines Open press: Yes - April 9, 2007. Kyrgyz delegation raised the issue of construction of transport corridors at the meeting of CAREC officials
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The meeting of officials of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation was held in Manila (Philippines). The Kyrgyz delegation was represented by stats secretary of the Finance Ministry A. Dikambaev and stats secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications K. Mamayev. Delegations from the eight participating countries and six multilateral institutions that comprise CAREC discussed recent developments and future plans in the program's priority areas of transport, energy, and trade; issues related to the establishment of a CAREC Institute; and preparations for the Sixth CAREC Ministerial Conference to be held in November 2007 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Kyrgyz delegation emphasized the necessity to continue construction and reconstruction of such transport corridors as Bishkek-Sary-Tash-Irkeshtam and Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: International organizations Participants: International Organizations, Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Philippines, Central Asia Locations: Philippines Open press: Yes - May 11, 2005. Top officials discuss deepening of regional cooperation in Central Asia
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Senior officials from the governments of Azerbaijan, People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, gathered in Manila in late April to discuss ways to expand regional cooperation in Central Asia, our correspondent has learnt from ADB press service. The Senior Officials' Meeting was hosted by ADB's Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, which also brings together various multilateral organizations involved in the region. "The CAREC Program has dealt with major issues and made important strides in recent years," said Craig Steffensen, head of ADB's CAREC unit. "The program is now working to turn the trust that has developed among the participating countries and development partners into concrete programs and projects that will deliver tangible results to the people of Central Asia." The meeting enabled detailed discussion on the four key areas identified for increased regional cooperation, namely, transportation, trade facilitation, trade policy, and energy, among the participating governments and development partners including ADB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Monetary Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, and the World Bank. In specific sectors, delegates agreed that a CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee should be established. The meeting endorsed the Trade Policy Coordinating Committee plan to analyze factors leading to delays in or costs of entrance or transit of goods across borders. The committee will present recommendations on measures to reduce delays and costs at the next senior officials meeting. In the transport sector, the meeting approved the Transport Sector Coordinating Committee's 2005 Work Program, the Regional Transport Sector Roadmap, a proposal to harmonize cross-border transport procedures and documentation, and a proposal to harmonize transport regulations. Air transport will be included in the sector program. In order to avoid overlap and duplication of regional activities, delegates agreed that CAREC should coordinate with other regional organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Central Asian Cooperation Organization. At the same time, it was stressed that CAREC should retain its unique identity in promoting regional economic cooperation. The meeting welcomed active participation of the private sector in CAREC activities. A Regional Business Roundtable is being prepared to enhance the role of business community in CAREC, and options for engaging private sector with the CAREC program are being identified in a strategy to be presented at the upcoming 4th Ministerial Conference in Bishkek. Delegates also agreed to begin a two-track approach to the possible expansion of CAREC membership. "Delegates will consult their respective Governments on Russia's and Afghanistan's participation in CAREC, and convey to the Secretariat the position of their Governments by 31 May 2005," said Mr. Steffensen. "Simultaneously, the Secretariat will consult informally with Russia and Afghanistan on their interest in participating in the CAREC program." ADB has supported the CAREC Program since 1997. As of 31 December 2004, ADB had approved seven regional investment projects totaling $275.1 million, mobilized cofinancing of $135.2 million for three of these projects, and approved 22 technical assistance grants totaling $12.9 million. In 2005-2006, ADB investment projects totaling $247 million and technical assistance grants totaling $12.3 million are planned. CAREC senior officials and development partners will meet again in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, in September. The 4th Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation will be a few weeks later, also in Bishkek.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Locations: Philippines Open press: No - November 11, 2004—November 12, 2004. The regional seminar on harmonization and coordination of donor in Bishkek
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The regional seminar on harmonization and coordination of donor is being held on November 11-12, 2004 in Bishkek (Khayat Rigency Hotel). Mr. Otorbaev, Vice Premier-Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Ashraf Malik, ADB Resident Representative in Kyegyz Republic and consultants from Philippines are participating on the seminar.
The issues of harmonization and coordination of business processes in Kyrgyzstan, increasing of donor assistance in private and public sector are being discussed during the seminar.
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: International Donors, Government Participants: Government(s), International Donors, NGOs, Private Sector, International Organizations Theme: Other Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Philippines Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: No - November 1, 2004. 3rd Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation
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Inaugural Session of the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation at the Intercontinental Astana Hotel on 1 November 2004 at 9 a.m.
The Conference will bring together Ministers from Azerbaijan, People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to discuss future regional cooperation efforts in Central Asia. Senior officials from the Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Monetary Fund, Islamic Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme and World Bank will attend.
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