1. Event hosted by the UN-OHRLLS and the World Bank Group
A preparatory event for the comprehensive Ten Year Review Conference on the Implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action
Event hosted by the UN-OHRLLS and the World Bank Group
June 13, 2013
World Bank’s support to the Central Asian Republics in the transport sector

2. Challenge: Improving Connectivity
Landlocked Countries: Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkmenistan, and Republic of Uzbekistan
Additional challenges: Distance and topography
Relevance of 7 objectives of the Almaty PoA to improve connectivity

3. World Bank Response: Financial Support and Analytical and Advisory Services
Some examples:
Kazakhstan: Western Europe – Western China Transit Corridor, complemented with advisory services (Logistics, Transport Strategy)
Uzbekistan: Transport Sector Policy Note and proposed investment lending
Tajikistan: Proposed Central Asia Road Links – Sugd Oblast
Kyrgyz Republic: Osh-Batken-Isfana Road Corridor (NRRP), and advisory services (Kyrgyz Rail Trade Link)
Turkmenistan: no engagement

4. Results on the Ground
In the Kyrgyz Republic: A New Road Ties Trade and Towns Together: Thank you! Contact: Cordula Rastogi, Sr Transport Economist