Five Actions to Address Climate Change in the CAREC Region
No country can fight climate change alone. The countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program should take coordinated action to combat the increasing impacts of climate change and find sustainable solutions.
Five Steps to Economic Resilience in the Caucasus and Central Asia
The ability of the economies of the Caucasus and Central Asia to effectively respond to external shocks critically depends on their cooperation in diversifying trade and transport routes. The right policies and development of the Middle Corridor is a key to success.
How Central Asia and the Caucasus Can Cut Debt and Foster Inclusive Growth
As countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus navigate post-pandemic recovery and geopolitical challenges, managing increasing public debt becomes crucial for sustainable growth.
Six Ways to Prepare Teachers in Asia and the Pacific for the ChatGPT Era
The region needs more and better educated teachers, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence, in order to meet the needs of students in the years ahead.
Unlocking Central Asia's Economic Potential by Integrating into Global Value Chains
A free trade agreement could bring the economic and social development benefits of global value chains to Central Asia.
These Three Steps can Improve Food Security in Central Asia
Central Asian countries are facing major food security challenges, but can meet them by working together on shared solutions.
How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Trade via rail in Central Asia has proven highly effective in recent years. It needs further support to take it to the next level.
Civil Society Organizations Are Key to Developing Rural Areas
As our work in Uzbekistan has shown, civil society organizations can provide the expertise and flexibility needed to support farmers.
Game-Changer: Can Solar Energy be Generated in Old Gas Power Plants?
Turkmenistan is working on an innovative program introduce solar power generated steam in a gas fired power station and allow the turbine to use both solar and gas-powered steam based on availability to generate electricity.
Bond Markets and Borrowing: How Asia’s Developing Countries are Managing the Pandemic
The pandemic has shown central bankers and public debt managers that innovation and creativity are needed to maintain borrowing opportunities and keep local currency bond markets functioning.