Virtual Conference on COVID-19 and Economic Recovery Potential in the CAREC Region

Event | 4 - 5 March 2021
Online

Time of event

10:45–17:00 Beijing time

Summary

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, in partnership with ADBI, held a virtual conference examining the economic impacts of COVID-19 in CAREC member countries and the region’s recovery potential. The focus was on related policy challenges and solutions for enabling sustainable development and economic integration beyond the pandemic.

Objectives
  • Assess the effects of the COVID-19 crisis in CAREC economies
  • Spotlight evidence-based policy recommendations for strengthening pandemic recovery in the region
Participants
  • Policy makers and experts from think tanks, universities, and other institutions, as well as post-graduate students and interested members of the public
Output
  • Enhanced understanding of the economic impacts of COVID-19 in CAREC countries and keys to boosting their recovery potential
  • Impetus for greater policy dialogue, research, and collaboration on post-pandemic sustainable development and economic integration in the region
  • Development of a related book
Partner
  • Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute
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