Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts in the CAREC Region

Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts in the CAREC Region PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9292705288

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This publication shares lessons from performance-based road maintenance contracts implemented in Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, the People’s Republic of China, and Tajikistan. It outlines the contract scope, performance standards, inspections, response and reaction times, payments and deductions, and procurement and contract costs. The publication highlights learning from the different experiences and provides recommendations for future performance-based road maintenance contracts in these and other countries.

Road Asset Management Systems and Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts in the CAREC Region

Road Asset Management Systems and Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts in the CAREC Region PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9292691473

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Under the CAREC 2030 framework, a regional trade strategy will provide a more coherent approach to strengthen trade and enhance growth potential of CAREC countries. The CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda (CITA) 2030 aims to support CAREC countries in integrating further with the global economy through trade expansion from increased market access, greater diversification, and stronger institutions for trade. Taking into consideration the countries' capacities and varying levels of progress, CITA 2030 will be implemented in a phased and pragmatic approach including through a three-year rolling strategic action plan.

Guide to Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts

Guide to Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9292611097

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Road asset management is one of the top priorities of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. The implementation of performance-based road maintenance contracts (PBCs)—an essential element of road asset management—promotes effective and efficient maintenance of road networks. Well-designed PBCs keep roads in predefined good condition at relatively low cost. This guide aims to help policy makers in CAREC member countries understand and implement PBCs. After a brief history of the development of PBCs, it discusses the various types of PBCs and their relative advantages and disadvantages. It highlights PBC implementation in selected developed, developing, and transitional countries, including CAREC member countries, to illustrate best practices.

Compendium of Best Practices in Road Asset Management

Compendium of Best Practices in Road Asset Management PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9292610694

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The objective of road asset management is generally to optimize economic benefits by minimizing maintenance costs and road user costs. This compendium presents the best practices for the introduction and development of road asset management based on a desktop review of the experiences in the 11 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. These best practices reflect common problems the different CAREC member countries face, and the most successful solutions in the development of road asset management applied by CAREC and non-CAREC countries. This compendium also provides a general introduction to the concept of road asset management and presents an overview of the status of road asset management in each CAREC country.

Asian Economic Integration Report 2023

Asian Economic Integration Report 2023 PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2023-03-01

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9292700324

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This report shows how smart trade and investment policies, and regulatory cooperation in the Asia and Pacific region can help economies tackle climate change, recover from the pandemic, and support resilient and sustainable development. Analyzing topics including global value chains, investment, the movement of people, and regional cooperation initiatives, it outlines the economic and environmental challenges the region currently faces. It explores how trade and investment policies can support climate action and highlights why a joined-up approach is essential to help deepen the digital economy, strengthen supply chains and foster greener businesses, markets, and trade.

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9292620002

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The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport Strategy 2030 builds on progress made and lessons learned from the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. It separates trade facilitation from transport and links to the overall CAREC 2030 program in the areas of enhanced connectivity and sustainability. This strategy underscores increasing sustainability and network quality alongside continued construction and rehabilitation of transport corridors, and places more emphasis on multimodal connectivity, road asset management, road safety, and performance-based maintenance goals. The CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 will be implemented in conjunction with the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030.

Gender Tool Kit

Gender Tool Kit PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9292541463

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This tool kit assists staff and consultants of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and partner governments in conceptualizing and designing gender-responsive programs and projects in transport sector operations. It aims to help users identify gender equality issues and to develop practical design elements into transport operations. It guides users on key questions to be asked and data to be collected during project preparation, and provides a menu of entry points for designing gender-inclusive transport projects. The tool kit presents the rationale for why gender equality issues are important in transport sector operations and provides guidance and suggestions for integrating gender in key transport subsectors. Case studies from ADB projects have been included to illustrate good practices in mainstreaming gender concerns in transport sector operations.

E-Commerce in CAREC Countries

E-Commerce in CAREC Countries PDF

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2021-08-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 9292690019

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Digital trade promotion has been a long-standing priority for CAREC member countries, as part of their integration into global value chains and economic diversification. This study examines the legal environment on electronic transactions as well as the opportunities and challenges in expanding electronic commerce in the CAREC region. It makes a case for modernization and harmonization of laws of CAREC countries leveraging on international instruments and best practices for electronic commerce transactions. Adequate legislation to protect personal privacy and consumers’ rights and combat cybercrime is also crucial. Finally, institutions must be built with trust, within and among countries and through regional cooperation.

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