1. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Launched by China in 2013, the BRI aims to enhance connectivity and infrastructure development across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East through the construction of roads, railways, ports, and other infrastructure projects.
2. Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T): Led by the European Union, TEN-T aims to strengthen infrastructure links and connectivity across Europe by prioritizing the development of key transport corridors, including highways, railways, and ports.
3. North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC): The NSTC is an international transport project involving India, Iran, and Russia, aimed at connecting South Asia with Northern Europe, and improving transport connectivity, including railways, roads, and maritime routes.
4. Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC): CAREC is a partnership of 11 countries and development partners working to improve regional connectivity, infrastructure, and trade by investing in transport, energy, and trade-related projects across Central Asia.
5. Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Launched in 2019, the AfCFTA seeks to enhance trade and infrastructure connectivity within Africa by removing barriers to trade and promoting infrastructure development, including transport, energy, and digital connectivity.
6. Asian Highway Network: Developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Asian Highway Network aims to improve road connectivity within Asia, facilitating regional trade, tourism, and economic integration.
7. South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC): SASEC, led by the Asian Development Bank, focuses on enhancing regional connectivity and economic cooperation among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka by investing in transport, energy, and other infrastructure projects.
8. Trans-African Highway Network: The Trans-African Highway Network is a series of highways planned by the African Union to connect and improve road infrastructure across Africa, facilitating regional trade, tourism, and integration.
9. Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA): Led by the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), IIRSA aims to develop regional infrastructure and connectivity in South America, including the development of road, rail, energy, and telecommunications networks.
10. Digital Silk Road Initiative: Spearheaded by China, the Digital Silk Road Initiative aims to improve digital infrastructure and connectivity across countries, including the development of internet networks, e-commerce platforms, and technology cooperation programs.