Conference & Forum
Digital Economy CAREC Institute Announces 4th Annual Research Conference on Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development
29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 Almaty, Kazakhstan![](https://rksi.adb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2.3x1.3-RGB_画板-1_画板-1-1.jpg)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is proud to support the 4th Annual Research Conference of the CAREC Institute (CI), themed “Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC Region.” This conference, co-organized by the College of Social Sciences and the China & Central Asia Studies Center at KIMEP University, along with the ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative (RKSI), will take place on August 29-30, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The ADB’s involvement underscores its commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive development in the CAREC region.
The primary objective of the conference is to connect research and policymaking, fostering regional development by systematically documenting policy-oriented research and creating narratives specific to the CAREC region. The event will showcase research findings, discuss their policy implications, and culminate in the publication of selected research in CI’s Annual Book and relevant journals.
By addressing regional developmental challenges, proposing innovative policy recommendations, and enhancing regional research cooperation, the conference aims to improve policy relevance and impact across the CAREC region. Comprehensive materials, including session details, speaker biographies, and presentation summaries, will be provided to all participants.
We look forward to your participation in this important event.
Agenda
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9.15–10.00 | Registration/CI Video to be screened |
10.00–11.00 | OPENING SESSION Opening Remarks Kabir Jurazoda, Director, CAREC Institute (CI) Damian Riviez, Vice President of Academic Affairs, KIMEP University Kadir Basboga, Senior Regional Integration& Trade Promotion Economist, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Keynote address Johannes F. Linn, Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution Group Photo |
11.00–11.30 | Coffee break |
11.30–13.00 | Parallel Session I: Energy/Renewable Energy/Sustainable Energy Hall #1, 2nd floor Moderator Vladislav Zavadskiy, Senior Energy Expert, CI Speakers:
Discussant: Ramil Shakirov, Head of the Training Center, Schneider Electric |
Parallel Session II: Green Initiatives/Climate and Environment Moderator Asif Razzaq, Senior Research Specialist, CI Speakers:
Discussant: Shu (Grace) Tian, Senior Economist, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, ADB |
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Parallel Session III: Trade/Connectivity/CorridorsTrade/Connectivity/Corridors Moderator Ghulam Samad, Chief of Research Division, CI Speakers:
Discussant: Xiaotong Zhang, Academic Director at China and Central Asia Studies Center (CCASC) |
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13.00–14.00 | Lunch |
14:00–15.30 | Parallel Session IV: Inequality and Inclusivity Moderator Ilhom Abdulloev, Chief of Capacity Building Division, CI Speakers:
Discussant: Alma Kudebayeva, KIMEP University |
Parallel Session V: ADB-PRC RKSI Evidence from the CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring Database Moderator Akiko Terada-Hagiwara, Principal Country Specialist, East Asia Department, ADB Speakers:
Discussant: Max Ee, CPMM consultant |
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Parallel Session VI: Innovation/innovative solutions Moderator Hans Holzhacker, Chief Economist, CI Speakers:
Discussant: Nurgali Rakhmanov, President “Digital Society” NGO, S/GPP Policy Expert |
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15.30–16.00 | Coffee break |
16.00–17.30 | Panel Session: Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC region
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10.00–10.10 | Special Session Introduction of the CAREC Institute Knowledge Products
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10.10–10.30 | CI’s Book Launch “PROSPECTS FOR INCLUSIVE GREEN GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CAREC REGION”
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10.30–11.00 | CI and UNESCAP Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation Report Launch
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