The Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) is proud to announce the 31 selected participants of the second edition of the “Empowering Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy” mentoring programme.
Similar to the first edition — which supported 30 mentees from Central Asian countries in 2022-2023 — the latest programme is led by GWNET in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The initiative aims to advance women’s careers in the region’s renewable energy sector, whilst also addressing gender imbalances in the energy sphere. The programme is part of the OSCE project on “Promoting women’s economic empowerment in the energy sector for energy security and sustainability in Central Asia”.
The selected participants for this year’s programme include:
- Aigerim Baimyrza, Researcher at Hydrogen Technology Research Laboratory, KMG Engineering, Kazakhstan
- Ainur Zhakupova, Senior manager at AIFC Green Finance Centre, Kazakhstan
- Aizhan Baimagzumova, Head of organizational and sustainable management at KazMunay Gas National Company JSC, Kazakhstan
- Amina Kadyrzhanova, Senior Sustainability Specialist at Hydropower Sustainability Alliance, Kazakhstan
- Anar Dombayeva, Senior Well Services Engineer at KPO b.v., Kazakhstan
- Aray Serikzhanova, Chief Manager in Corporate governance and sustainable development at Samruk Energy JSC, Kazakhstan
- Aruzhan Mominbayeva, Project Manager at Green Technology Centre LLP, Kazakhstan
- Asel Aitbaeva, Communication Manager at Unison Group, Kyrgyzstan
- Assel Ayapova, Program Manager at AAA Consulting, Kazakhstan
- Assel Rakhimova, Chief Investment Officer at Qazaq Green Power PLC, Kazakhstan
- Assyl Shadykulova, Engineer at KMG Engineering, Kazakhstan
- Aylar Mammetmyradova, Contracts Analyst at SLB, Turkmenistan
- Balym Zhassybek, Senior Investment Manager of Renewable Energy Projects at Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan
- Dina Zhanibekova, Head of Department at QazIndustry JSC, Kazakhstan
- Dinara Kakimova, Director of Representative Office at Green Spark Limited LLP, Kazakhstan
- Gudkova Oksana, Engineer at Unison Group, Kyrgyzstan
- Gulbutta Yusufbekova, Architect & Project Manager at Cooldesign Studio, Tajikistan
- Indira Aseyin, Trainer on Green Economy at Social Union Agerkech, Kyrgyzstan
- Irina Kholina, Senior Piping Engineer at Dunga Operating GMBh, Kazakhstan
- Iroda Chilek, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analyst at European Support to Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia, Uzbekistan
- Karina Abysheva, ESG Advisory Associate at PwC, Kazakhstan
- Mavzuna Amrokhonovna Odinaeva, Student Service Officer at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan
- Moldir Karlybayeva, Lead Engineer at Maingrid LLP, Kazakhstan
- Nagima Ayubayeva, Senior Manager at AIFC Green Finance Centre, Kazakhstan
- Saida Usmonova, Research Officer at International Water Management Institute, Uzbekistan
- Salamat Ismakeeva, Senior Analyst at Naryn Urban Resilience Project under University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
- Saltanat Koishymanova, Global Sales Manager at Completions Welltec A/S, Kazakhstan
- Zebo Polatova, Project Assistant at UN FAO, Uzbekistan
- Zhanna Kazakbayeva, Project Engineer at Eni, Kazakhstan
- Zhuldyz Ramazanova, Information Officer at IFIMES, Kazakhstan
- Zhursun Alymbaeva, Consultant at Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan
From July 2024 to March 2025, the 31 participants will engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions as well as workshops and training sessions, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to play a pivotal role in the energy transition. Participants are paired with mentors who corresponds with their individual career aspirations. The programme also offers a study tour to Vienna.
Keep an eye out for news on our cohort and the programme.
