Bishkek, Nov. 4, 2026 /Kabar/. The Economic Forum of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) has begun in Bishkek. The event is taking place at the Ala-Archa State Residence.
The 2026 SPECA Economic Forum, themed "Developing Connectivity for Sustainable Development in the SPECA Region," is organized by ESCAP and the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
It should be noted that Kyrgyzstan currently holds the chairmanship of SPECA. The forum will feature discussions on topics such as transport and logistics, trade facilitation, e-commerce and digital connectivity, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovation, women's entrepreneurship, and infrastructure financing.
A memorandum of cooperation between ESCAP and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is expected to be signed during the event.
