SPECA is a United Nations initiative aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and supporting inclusive and sustainable economic development in Central Asia. The programme serves as a platform for dialogue, joint projects, and knowledge exchange in areas such as trade, digitalization, connectivity, sustainable transport, innovation, statistics, and water-energy cooperation.
Key areas of work
Water-Energy Nexus and environment
Digitalization and innovation
Trade facilitation and transport
Gender and inclusive economic participation
Regional statistics and data systems
Impact
Improved regional coordination in key economic sectors
Enhanced capacity of national institutions
Stronger linkages between SPECA countries through regional platforms
