Aviation and the Role of CAREC

Aviation and the Role of CAREC
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2018-09-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9292613197

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) was created to foster connectivity. Air transport connectivity facilitates economic development. This Scoping Study seeks to begin to define a potential role for the CAREC program to enhance the region's effectiveness of aviation. The study provides an analysis of the CAREC region's current state of aviation, and is structured around three principal components of aviation development: policy and regulation, infrastructure and equipment, and operations. It also describes enabling factors necessary to realize the aviation enhancements CAREC member governments seek. The study provides conclusions and outlines a possible way forward on CAREC aviation to assist in shaping action items and capacity-building activities that underpin aviation's role in economic development.

Aviation and the Role of CAREC

Aviation and the Role of CAREC
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2018-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789292613181

This study examines the potential role of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program in improving aviation in the region. The study provides an analysis of the CAREC region's current state of aviation, and is structured around three principal components of aviation development: policy and regulation, infrastructure and equipment, and operations. It also describes enabling factors necessary to realize the aviation improvements CAREC member governments seek. The study provides conclusions and outlines a possible way forward for CAREC to assist in shaping action items and capacity-building activities that support aviation's role in economic development.

Impact of COVID-19 on CAREC Aviation and Tourism

Impact of COVID-19 on CAREC Aviation and Tourism
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2021-02-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 929262699X

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on global aviation as nearly all air travel came to a halt in late March and April 2020. In Central Asia, virtually all domestic and international air travel were suspended in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. This crisis provides an opportunity to reset the aviation industry in Central Asia Regional Cooperation (CAREC) countries through reforms, new strategies, and restructurings. This study of the pandemic’s impact on CAREC and the aviation industry looks at the gravity of the situation, explores opportunities, and offers some recommendations for dealing with the crisis and facilitating a fast recovery.

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292620002

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport Strategy 2030 builds on progress made and lessons learned from the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. It separates trade facilitation from transport and links to the overall CAREC 2030 program in the areas of enhanced connectivity and sustainability. This strategy underscores increasing sustainability and network quality alongside continued construction and rehabilitation of transport corridors, and places more emphasis on multimodal connectivity, road asset management, road safety, and performance-based maintenance goals. The CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 will be implemented in conjunction with the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030.

Promoting Regional Tourism Cooperation under CAREC 2030

Promoting Regional Tourism Cooperation under CAREC 2030
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292615378

This study seeks to assess the potential of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program as a platform to promote a regional approach to tourism development. It suggests this could be done through the identification of opportunities for enhancing and expanding cooperation among member countries in the tourism sector and by maximizing economic opportunities while safeguarding ecosystems. Promoting cooperation in the tourism sector is one of the operational priorities under the CAREC 2030 Strategy. Tourism is also recognized as an effective way of helping developing countries take part in the global economy and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

CAREC Gender Assessment

CAREC Gender Assessment
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9292621165

This publication provides a diagnostic framework to analyze the level of gender equality in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries. It also serves as a basis for developing the CAREC Gender Strategy 2030 and assessing the CAREC Program’s performance in mainstreaming gender in its operations. The analysis includes a comparison of key gender global indicators as well as cross- cutting gender and human development issues, particularly women’s access to decent work, economic opportunities, education and training, health services, information and communication technology, and infrastructure and public services, and women’s participation in decision-making. A representative sample of 107 CAREC projects was reviewed to identify good practices, gaps, and missed opportunities in gender mainstreaming.

CAREC 2030

CAREC 2030
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292610198

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, now 16 years in operation, has recorded impressive achievements in regional economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of transport, energy, trade facilitation, and trade policy. From 2001 to end September 2017, investments in member countries under CAREC have amounted to $30.5 billion, covering 182 projects. CAREC 2030 builds on the solid foundation of progress made under CAREC 2020, and provides the new long-term strategic framework for the CAREC Program leading to 2030. CAREC 2030 is aligned with national strategies and with the 2030 global development agenda. It is inspired by a mission to create an open and inclusive platform that connects people, policies and projects for shared and sustainable development.

Infrastructure for Asian Connectivity

Infrastructure for Asian Connectivity
Author: Biswa N. Bhattacharyay
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781003130

This book addresses the prospects and challenges concerning both soft and hard infrastructure development in Asia and provides a framework for achieving Asian connectivity through regional infrastructure cooperation towards a seamless Asia. Key topics included are: ' demand estimates of national and regional infrastructure in transport, electricity, information and communication technology, and water and sanitation; ' empirical results on the costs and benefits of regional infrastructure for economies and households; ' the impact of infrastructure development on the environment and climate; ' sources and instruments of infrastructure financing; ' best practices and lessons learned from the experiences of the Asian region and other regions; and ' experiences of public_private partnership projects. This insightful book will serve as a definitive knowledge product for policymakers, academics, private sector experts and infrastructure practitioners interested in the regional and national infrastructure demand, investment and benefits in the region. Concerned officials from private and public sectors, and other experts involved in environmental and natural resources studies will also find this compendium invaluable.

CAREC 2030: Supporting Regional Actions to Address Climate Change

CAREC 2030: Supporting Regional Actions to Address Climate Change
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2023-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292701061

The report's overarching conclusion is that CAREC has a unique and urgent opportunity to chart a course of proactive, systematic, and strategic engagement in supporting its member countries in reinforcing, modifying, and implementing existing national strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and in developing a range of regional actions in response to the regional nature of many climate change impacts and solutions.

Value for Money in Public–Private Partnerships

Value for Money in Public–Private Partnerships
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929269362X

This technical note explains why countries should cement strong public private partnerships (PPP) to help bridge deep funding gaps and build the climate-resilient infrastructure they need. It analyzes how the pandemic and government worries over value for money have combined with business’ concerns over investment risk to dampen regional PPP deals. Providing a checklist for countries to rate potential PPP projects, it explains why robust governance and strategic planning is critical to the success of public-private partnerships. It underscores that embracing the private sector is crucial for countries to build sustainable infrastructure that can boost jobs, stimulate growth, and support an inclusive recovery.