Project Update
Building an inclusive and secure energy future: Women professionals across Central Asia gather for training and networking
- Issued on:
- Issued by:
- Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
- Fields of work:
- Economic activities, Environmental activities, Gender equality, Gender in economic and environmental activities
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities brought together 30 participants of the OSCE mentoring programme for Central Asian women in Energy in Astana, organized in partnership with the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET). From 19 to 21 October, participants strengthened their skills and knowledge in energy transition.
The program kicked-off with a site visit to the Wind Power Plant in Ereymentau, providing participants with first-hand insights into renewable energy operations and opportunities in Kazakhstan and a chance to discuss with industry professionals.
Participants also attended a training-of-trainers workshop, which boosted their skills in practical mentoring, communication and leadership, preparing them to support and guide other women pursuing careers in the energy sector. By encouraging former mentees to become mentors themselves, the initiative seeks to create a multiplier effect and ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme's impact.
To grow their professional network, participants also attended a regional networking session, which brought together, for the first time, participants from all three editions of the OSCE mentoring program. They shared professional experiences, showcased success stories, strengthened connections across the region, and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
Together, these activities help transform the achievements of the OSCE mentoring program into a lasting regional community of women energy professionals to shape a more inclusive, secure and sustainable energy future in Central Asia.
The activities were organized within the framework of the OSCE project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Energy Sector in Central Asia for Energy Security and Sustainability”, funded by Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, and United Kingdom.