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The CAREC transport corridors present reliable alternatives to maritime chokepoints, especially for shorter distances and time-sensitive goods.
CAREC countries can benefit from cross-border frequency regulation to boost grid stability and reduce costs.
Strengthening regional cooperation, diversifying exports, and streamlining trade processes can give Central Asia’s exports a push.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
Introduce interventions that address childcare issues and employment segregation.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
To preserve lives and revive the economy, countries need to plan ahead to secure sufficient supplies of the future COVID-19 vaccine.