Supporting the Establishment of a CAREC Regional Infrastructure Projects Enabling Facility

A knowledge-sharing workshop in targeted beneficiary countries of a regional TA project could help strengthen the concept development of future such TA. This interactive approach offers several advantages, including: (i) Enhanced stakeholder engagement. A workshop focusing on the initial research findings would allow representatives from benefiting countries to participate actively from the outset. This would foster a sense of ownership and enhance buy-in for the initiative by ensuring stakeholders feel invested in its success. (ii) Improved needs identification. Direct interaction with country representatives during a workshop facilitates deeper understanding of specific regional needs and priorities. This collaborative approach enables the tailoring of facility design to the most pressing challenges of the DMCs effectively. (iii) Streamlined feedback and collaboration: The workshop could serve as a platform for gathering feedback on initial research and issues to be addressed and fosters collaboration to refine the proposal before concept finalization. This early exchange of ideas helps identify the potential for a more robust and impactful initiative.