Regional economic cooperation / connectivity
Regional connectivity and investment priorities for RECCA VI
The sixth Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan brought infrastructure, connectivity and investment priorities into a shared regional discussion. The assignment coordinated the conference report and economic impact analysis, connecting consultations and financing options with Afghanistan’s development strategies and the wider regional cooperation agenda.
Context and purpose
The sixth Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan needed a shared account of regional connectivity priorities and progress since earlier meetings. The assignment brought investment proposals, financing constraints and Afghanistan’s development strategies into the conference’s analytical framework.
The work
The conference-report process consolidated expert inputs, consultations and economic impact analysis. Research examined regional infrastructure initiatives, political-economy considerations and financing options, including public-private partnerships and sovereign wealth funds. Agenda preparation and roundtables supported discussion with donors and regional partners.
Outputs and use
The RECCA VI conference report and accompanying analysis connected regional investment priorities to national planning. They provided material for policy and financing discussions, rather than evidence that the proposed investments had secured finance.