Reducing Barriers to Trade in Central Asia .

The USAID Regional Economic Cooperation project improved cross-border trade between Central Asian countries and Afghanistan. To facilitate trade, the project conducted an analysis of Central Asian markets and established durable export partnerships. In Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, the project evaluated the export potential of and business constraints on Central Asia, developed and strengthened trade networks, assisted export partnership groups, and built the capacity of local firms to export high-quality goods in appropriate quantities.