Publications

Nam Foo, the 2021 visiting fellow, explored the potential economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s foreign direct investment, especially on Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Belt and Road countries.

This sixth issue of the CAREC Institute Quarterly Economic Monitor looks at economic developments in the CAREC region based on latest available GDP, fiscal, monetary, and external economy data, along with some high-frequency data and discusses several aspects of current and potential future developments.

It explores ways to unlock sustainable and inclusive growth opportunities in CAREC countries by analyzing innovations in digital transformation, e-taxation, financial technology promotion, and debt sustainability, and the impact on small businesses and households. The book’s insights provide a springboard for crisis response efforts across CAREC countries aimed at accelerating economic recovery.

This research report provides a questionnaire-based primary data collected in six CAREC countries.

This study presents a consolidated picture of development projects on the transport and trade facilitation sectors in the CAREC region between 2000 and 2008. It focuses on actions funded by development agencies active in the region, providing an opportunity for all parties to share information and experience about their work in the region, seek more effective ways of coordination, and explore options for further collaboration.

This prospectus includes a proposed work plan for the CAREC Institute for 2008-2010 with an indicative schedule of training courses and modules for government officials, research topics, and outreach activities.