Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program: Eleventh Ministerial Conference

Ministers from 10 nations in Central Asia gathered in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China in October 2012 to discuss concrete ways to boost connectivity and cooperation in the sub-region. Read More

CAREC Ministers Agree on $23 Billion Action Plan to Boost Central Asia Links

Ministers of the 10 Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program nations agree to implement more than $23 billion in regional transport infrastructure projects and energy and trade initiatives. Read More

12 Things to Know in 2012: Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

In an increasingly integrated world, regional cooperation is key to the long-term prosperity of nations. Here are 12 things to know about regional cooperation in Central Asia. Read More

12 things to Know in 2012: The New Silk Road

The thriving east-west trade that once prospered along the famed Silk Road is slowly being restored to its former glory through transport and trade links being rolled out under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation program. Here are 12 facts and figures on the New Silk Road. Read More

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation, or CAREC, Program is a partnership of 10 countries (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, People's Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan), supported by 6 multilateral institutions, working together to promote development through cooperation, leading to accelerated growth and poverty reduction.

The Program's long-term vision is Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.

With the rapid economic expansion of the People's Republic of China and Japan to the east, the Russian Federation to the north, and India and Pakistan to the south, there is unprecedented opportunity for CAREC countries to emerge as a center of trade and commerce, achieve higher levels of economic growth, and reduce poverty.

CAREC helps Central Asia and its neighbors realize their significant potential by promoting regional cooperation in four priority areas: Transport; Trade Facilitation; Energy, and Trade Policy.