Meet the Third Cohort of the Empowering Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy Mentoring Programme

It is a pleasure to introduce the 32 women who were selected to form the third cohort of the Empowering Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy Mentoring Programme. Organised by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in partnership with GWNET, this programme aims to increase women’s representation at the managerial and decision-making levels; strengthen leadership and soft skills, including self-confidence, strategic communication, and professional visibility; support participants to develop concrete career goals; and encourage networking and peer-to-peer exchange to expand access to opportunities across the sector.

The cohort includes women from all five Central Asian countries and from a range of sectors within the energy transition space. We look forward to supporting them over the next year!

The Participants:

Kazakhstan

• Aidana Muzan, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Expert
• Aigerim Imangali, Senior Wireline Engineer, Schlumberger
• Akmaral Karamergenova, Senior Researcher, Nazarbayev University
• Amina Akhmetzhanova, United Nations Environment Programme Consultant, United Nations Environment Programme – Climate and Clean Air Coalition
• Assel Uskenbayeva, Chief Manager, Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Samruk Energy JSC
• Assemzhan Mominbayeva, Marketer, Modern Innovative Technologies
• Ayana Biiseitova, Analyst, AFRY MC
• Diana Otegen, Senior Engineer, KMG Engineering
• Galiya Daniyarova, Communication Specialist, Renewable Energy in Central Asia project, GIZ
• Madina Rakhimzhanova, Student at MSc in Energy, Environmental Technology and Economics, City St George’s, University of London
• Maral Shagatay, Product Manager, Belimo Asia Pacific
• Zhibek Akasheva, Head of the Alternative Energy Department (Lab “Modelling in Energy Sector”), Satbayev University

Kyrgyzstan

• Aina Zhakypbekova, Executive Assistant to the Dean of Research, University of Central Asia
• Bagdagul Biimyrzaeva, Senior Lecturer, Jalal-Abad State University
• Begimai Murzakhmatova, Program Specialist , BizExpert Analytical Center
• Burulai Abdumomun, Co-founder, Development Solutions
• Makmal Abylova, Sustainability consultant, Sapreen Consulting
• Medina Zhakypbekova, 4th-year Bachelor’s student in Renewable energy, electricity metering, billing and sales
• Nurkyz Sarnogoeva, Energy Efficiency Program Specialist, СAMР Alatoo Public Fund
• Rakhat Ismailova, Junior Energy Advisor, GIZ

Tajikistan

• Firuza Khonikboeva, Project Officer, Hitachi Energy
• Mahinakhon Suleymanova, Executive Director, Agricultural Advisory Organization Neksigol Mushovir
• Malika Mirzobekzoda, Environmental Manager, Webuild SpA Tajikistan
• Shamsiya Ramazonova, Analyst Construction Contracts Management, Aga Khan Foundation

Turkmenistan

• Diana Charyyeva, National Coordinator for Turkmenistan, UNESCO
• Lale Bayriyeva, Project Administrative Associate, UNDP Turkmenistan
• Nasiba Hudaykuliyeva, Women in Tech Advocate, Women in Tech Global – Turkmenistan Chapter
• Venera Shamyonova, Health, Safety and Environment Specialist, Schlumberger

Uzbekistan

• Dilafruz Mavlanova, Research intern, Toulouse-INP
• Dina Shalina, Junior Consultant, eclareon GmbH
• Nigina Makhmudova, Project Coordinator, Engage H20 School
• Shakhnoza Sayfudinova, Founder/General Director, A Master Fruit LLC

This activity is implemented within the framework of the OSCE project on Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Energy Sector in Central Asia and follows two successful editions of the mentoring programme. Find out more here.