Central Asia

Central Asia is a region in Asia which stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China and Mongolia in the east, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north. The region consists of the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is also colloquially referred to as "the stans" as the countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of". Various neighbouring areas are sometimes also considered part of the region. Central Asia has historically been closely tied …

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MP-IDSA: Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses · 26 July 2024 English

Since the end of the Second World War, the US’s engagement in South Asia has undergone changes in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region and the global landscape. …

as a crucial bridge between the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region. It is adjacent Moreover, South Asia shares borders with China and Central Asia. These regions can gain access to the Indian Irrawaddy Corridor. For landlocked countries in Central Asia and parts of China, the Indian Ocean offers has significantly bolstered its influence in Central Asia and offers borrowing opportunities for South strategic location. It connects the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian Ocean. However, China’s escalating


NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) · 22 July 2024 English

The economic reforms under way and the economic & institutional reforms on the agenda for the next few years, will sustain growth of per capita GDP at 7% during the …

rail line from Chabahar through Afghanistan and Central Asia to Russia. Greater connectivity will also facilitate (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Turkey, East & Central Asia, Italy, Greece) In an Era in which other civilisations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Turkey, East & Central Asia, Italy, Greece) India that is Bharat is built


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Fostering gender equality and enabling women’s economic participation is critical for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s development trajectory. Actively engaging, nurturing, and optimizing the diverse talents and capabilities of the population, especially …

These figures fall below the Eu- ropean and Central Asia regional averages of 70 percent for girls and


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024

Fostering gender equality and enabling women’s economic participation is critical for Kosovo’s development trajectory. Actively engaging, nurturing, and optimizing the diverse talents and capabilities of the population, especially of inactive …


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Positioned as the linchpin in Albania’s journey towards a higher income economy and its aspirations for EU accession, the pivotal role of human capital cannot be overstated. However, the country …

below the averages for both the European and Central Asia region (70 percent for girls and 60 percent


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024

Middle-income countries host the majority of the world’s population exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the majority of this population lives in urban environments. This study investigates the …


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Financial sector reforms are part of the strategies that countries follow to exit from fragility, but the content and focus of these reforms and the priority they are given relative …

Finance Competitiveness and Innovation, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank. †† Adjunct Professor, School of


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024

Montenegro has made significant strides in promoting gender equality since gaining independence. Improving women’s status is crucial for overall societal development, and Montenegro has seen progress in various sectors, including …


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s involvement in the economy are crucial for Serbia’s growth trajectory. It’s vital to actively engage, cultivate, and fully utilize the diverse skills and potential …

regional average for girls in European and Central Asia but are lower than the average for boys in the


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024

Positioned as the linchpin in Albania’s journey towards a higher income economy and its aspirations for EU accession, the pivotal role of human capital cannot be overstated. However, the country …


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