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This study suggests policy actions for the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan based on the export potential of selected fruits and nuts.
Developing efficient institutions and technical capacity building can strengthen regional cooperation and integration in Central Asia.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
The CAREC transport corridors present reliable alternatives to maritime chokepoints, especially for shorter distances and time-sensitive goods.
Modernized facilities and customs reform cut the passage time by over 50% at the busy border crossing in Uzbekistan.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
The services and role of the internal audit function are consistently defined across the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations but significant variation exists in regard to professional practices and the management of people and performance.