DAI · Ashgabat, Ashgabat City, Turkmenistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Trade Central Asia (TCA) activity aims to improve region-wide trade connectivity to accelerate economic growth and increase economic opportunity in Central Asia through harmonization of customs and border procedures, increasing public-private dialogue on trade and investment, improving cross-border firm-to-firm connectivity, and addressing gender-relevant trade issues. Since 2013, USAID has supported the Government of Turkmenistan’s (GoT) efforts to pursue World Trade Organization (WTO) accession. In doing so, USAID has arranged several high-level conferences through its programs , conducted capacity-building events (including developing Quantitative Economic Analysis Training for Turkmen ministries and Economics Skills for Quantitative Economic Analysis back in 2014), and commissioned several policy papers. On February 23, 2022, Turkmenistan achieved a significant milestone when the WTO approved its application and granted the status of an acceding country (“active observer”) to the WTO. As the Government gears towards a fast-track accession, it recognizes the importance of forecasting and preparing for the potential economic opportunities and threats stemming from accession to the WTO. When considering trade liberalization, the impact on strategic sectors (winning and losing sectors) and the overall effects on GDP and inflation will be significant. As key stakeholders in Turkmenistan’s journey towards WTO membership, policymakers are instrumental in the success of this training program. Policymakers can better consider and implement specific economic reforms and trade policies by upskilling a pool of economists in sectoral impact and trade impact analysis. This capacity building is necessary and a testament to the policymakers’ commitment to securing Turkmenistan’s membership in the WTO and fulfilling its long-term national economic potential.
Posted on: 13.04.2024
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