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Sustainable Tourism and Services Trade (Subproject 5) (ADB-58082-004)

Countries
  • Azerbaijan
  • China
  • Georgia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Mongolia
  • Pakistan
  • Tajikistan
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Active
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Bank Risk Rating
U
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
Oct 2, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 0.55 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Disclosed by Bank Nov 4, 2025


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Project Description
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DESCRIPTION The subcluster TA will address the gaps that hinder the advancement of the tourism sector by leveraging digital innovations and sustainability-driven policies that will enhance tourism's contribution to regional trade and economic diversification. It aims to enhance services trade focusing on tourism and digital services within the CAREC region by promoting smart, green, and inclusive digital solutions and creating tourist-friendly environments. The focus is on improving cross-border connectivity, advancing sustainable and effective tourism policies and practices, and accelerating digital transformation. This subproject TA will introduce digital and eco-friendly tourism solutions to improve regional competitiveness and resilience, using technology for seamless and culturally enriched travel experiences. These efforts will build on the achievements and lessons from previous ADB support and reflect the strong commitment of CAREC countries to continue regional-level coordination and implement the CAREC tourism strategy and action plan. PROJECT RATIONALE AND LINKAGE TO COUNTRY/REGIONAL STRATEGY The CAREC region has significant potential for tourism growth, particularly in cultural, nature-based, and cross-border tourism. However, limited digitalization across the tourism value chain, weak coordination among tourism institutions, and inefficient border processes hinder its continuous progress. IMPACT Integration of CAREC countries into the global economy enhanced (CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030) and the greening of regional trade and climate solutions promoted (Regional Action on Climate Change: a Vision for the CAREC Program CONSULTING SERVICES The subproject TA will engage consulting firms as well as individual consultants to provide analytical and technical support for the implementation of activities. Terms of reference for consultants are indicative, and will be finalized upon assessment of needs, resources, and availability of qualified consultants.8 ADB will engage consultants following the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and its associated project administration instructions and/or staff instructions. PROCUREMENT Not applicable
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