CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring Annual Report 2019

Abstract

Using data from real-time road and rail cargo shipments, the Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) mechanism assesses the efficiency of the six Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) transport corridors that link CAREC member countries. It considers travel time and costs and the ease of crossing borders. Analysis of 2019 CPMM data shows steady average improvement in speed without delay, largely attributed to infrastructure investment. Delays at the border decreased but remain a major hindrance to efficient trade. This report informs policy makers about transport and trade blockages, and aims to help guide infrastructure investment and trade facilitation reform and modernization.