CAREC Institute Progress Report and Future Initiatives
Mid-Term Review highlighting challenges, upcoming events like GC meeting and Ministerial Conference, financial sustainability efforts, resource mobilization strategies, CTTN platform launch, and ongoing research activities. Collaboration with partners like ADB for funding. Digital technology focus for sustainable economic development. Quarterly Economic Monitor publication in multiple languages.
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CAREC Institute Progress Report Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) 13-14 June 2023 Tbilisi, Georgia Kabir Jurazoda, CAREC Institute Director Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity
Mid-Term Review (MTR) will highlight issues and challenges affecting the efficient implementation of the Strategy, scan external environment and propose adjustments. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity Governing Council (GC) to hold the 14thmeeting of the GC combined with the Ministerial Conference (MC) in November in Georgia. Governance Advisory Council (AC) The fifth meeting of the revamped AC is tentatively scheduled for September in an online mode. CI's new Director Mr. Kabir Jurazoda a Tajikistan National joined CI in November 2022 after completion of the tenure of Syed Shakeel Shah a Pakistani National.
Resource Mobilization Strategy the third meeting of the Financial Sustainability Working Group (FSWG) was held online on 2nd June. Reviewed progress on resource diversification efforts, discussed various proposals and made suggestions for GC s consideration. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity The financial contribution contribution from PRC is at the same level as in 2022, about $4 million. Of this amount, around $720,000 in rent for CI s temporary office paid by Xinjiang Government has been received, and the contribution from the Ministry of Finance of the PRC is in the process. Financial Management In addition to contributions from member countries, Technical Assistance (TA) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been another critical support for CI. CAREC Institute have mobilized financing from IsDB, UNICEF for new project activities, and is also finalizing contract with CAAC for funding for the civil aviation project. 3
CTTN Blog an interactive, bilingual (ENG & RUS) knowledge-sharing platform for CTTN members, will be launched during the 7th TTF. The blog offers an opportunity for CTTN members to share their county-specific knowledge focusing on CAREC priority clusters. Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum (CTTDF), the Sixth forum was held on 15-16 September 2022 in Baku, Azerbaijan with a theme of Recalibrating Growth Dynamics for Inclusive and Sustainable Economies . The 7th forum with a theme of "Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development" is scheduled for 16-17 August in Urumqi, the PRC. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity CAREC Institute Think Tank Activities CTTN Research Study "Leveraging Digital Technology for Green Sustainable and Inclusive Growth is underway. The first drafts will be received on 15th June. The final papers will be presented at the TTF in August. CTTN Dialogue Series CTTN Virtual Dialogue brings together views, opinions, and analysis of think tanks on regional issues . This year s first dialogue, combined with CAREC Chai, was held on 27th April to evaluate the economic impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on the CAREC region. 4
Quarterly Economic Monitor (QEM) a well-received knowledge product and published the Monitor in three languages on a regular basis; contributed QEM pieces/breakdowns in English and Chinese to CI microblog. Important cross divisional project, one of the deliverables for the 21st Ministerial Conference held in 2022, titled Background Report on Post- Pandemic Framework for a Green, Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery . Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity Chief Economist Team Activities > 10 Economic Briefs topics covering economic impacts of the COVID- 19 pandemic to the CAREC region, inflation threats, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) development, green BRI investment, three more Economic Briefs to be prepared in 2023. Co-hosted a webinar with ADB and the Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC) of the IMF on regional integration in Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia. Leading an ADB TA project, titled Household and community access to energy in the Fergana Valley a multidimensional survey-based assessment in three CAREC countries . 5
CAREC Region Trade Integration- CAREC FTA (Phase II) to explore trade potential in the CAREC region to enhance trade in goods and services. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity Digital CAREC Phase III Blended Learning through Flipped Classrooms in the CAREC Region- Designing a Data-Driven Flipped Classroom Module. Research Activities Regional Climate Vulnerability in CAREC and Perspectives for Regional Cooperation Concept Note (Phase 2, Stage II) to identify what damage can cause augmenting climate change across water, agriculture and energy sectors of five Central Asian countries. A roadmap for fintech-led regional financial cooperation in the CAREC region- to develop a concrete roadmap for accelerated progress of fintech in the CAREC region. The geopolitical uncertainties and their socioeconomic impact on CAREC economies. 6
CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference scheduled online for 5-6 September researchers are invited to submit and present selected original articles, case-studies, and reviews pertinent to the topics of the conference. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity Visiting Fellows Program scholars are invited at all levels to pursue research on a topic that is relevant to the CAREC 2030 operational priorities and region s important policy challenges. Research Activities Water sector financial governance gap analysis in Central Asia: from planning to practice-mapping major water financing needs of the water sector and identifying potential financing schemes in Central Asia. Civil aviation in CAREC countries, phase 2-3-Research for the restoration and development of air transport between China and five Central Asian countries. 7
CAREC Institute has completed seven out of 12 (58%) core CB activities, all of which are research-based. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity CAREC Institute collaborated with development partners to convene workshops in areas of regional cooperation that require more urgent attention. Capacity Building Combination of face-to-face, live streaming, and recorded workshops are being offered to target participants engaging them in a full cycle of capacity development based on upgraded e-learning functionalities. Mode and format of knowledge service delivery: workshops, conferences, policy discussions,expert roundtables, best practices/knowledge sharing, thematic dialogues and CAREC Chai series. 8
E-Platform Statistics 200000 180000 > 100 DLMs (digital learning modules) have been uploaded on the E-Learning platform with videos, presentations, and other relevant materials. 160000 Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity 140000 120000 Capacity Building 100000 15 DLMs were produced in both English and Russian. 80000 60000 Around 50 DLMs were uploaded during the first half of 2023, attracting as many as 10,000 additional visitors during the period. 40000 20000 0 2020 8 2021 24 2022 53 2023 100 DLMs Visitors 1911 9277 18619 30030 Visits 22164 58007 121912 184796 DLMs Visitors Visits 9
E-Newsletter From May 2022, the CI Newsletter started to have a section dedicated to research digests of articles published by CI and becomes available in English, Chinese, and Russian in a single design. Currently Newsletter reaches more than 3000 stakeholders monthly. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity The Development Asia partnership continued with three more additions as of April 2023 on the Development Asia platform, with another 6 in the pipeline. Knowledge Management Maintaining and Updating Distribution List KM team had started to build up a distribution list in 2019. The list has steadily grown from from 500 in 2019 to 3000 in 2021. In-House Design KM team has continuously improved the in-house design capacity for covers, flyers, typesetting designs,infographic and expert view videos, and quoted cards to attract interest of our audience and disseminate CI s knowledge products in a more dynamic way. 10
Four promotion videos in three languages for the 2nd Research Conference and videos for the 6th CAREC Think Tank Development Forum on a cost-effective basis. Knowledge for Prosperity Knowledge for Prosperity Media coverage of events of CI a result, CI events have been widely covered by well-recognized media outlets in Central Asian countries and Pakistan. Knowledge Management The cooperation agreement was signed with UNICEF on a new WASH project, which will set up a virtual CAREC WASH Center to promote knowledge sharing, technological innovation, and best practices among CAREC countries. Publication Board assure the quality of new publications. To ensure timely review of papers by Publication Board, the KMD updated the CI Publication Policy and developed the Anti-Plagiarism Policy. All new publications are reviewed by Publication Board members. 11
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