Kazakhstan Assumes Chairmanship of Women Entrepreneurs Committee Among Turkic Nations
Asmar National Association of Women Entrepreneurs reported that Kazakhstan has taken over the chairmanship of the Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC) of the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) during the second WEC general assembly held on April 18 in Istanbul.
Lazzat Ramazanova, Chairwoman of Asmar and the Atameken Council of Business Women, represented Kazakhstan at the event and was elected as the WEC TCCI President for the next two years.
She emphasized that Kazakhstan's chairmanship would focus on strategically developing regional business projects with active female participation. By supporting and encouraging such initiatives, they aim to foster a conducive environment for the formation of a business ecosystem across Turkic states, generating innovative business ideas in the process.
Ramazanova highlighted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s significant role in advancing women’s entrepreneurship, noting that over one million small and medium-sized companies in Kazakhstan are led by women.
However, she acknowledged that global challenges like regional conflicts and climate change present new hurdles for women. Ramazanova stressed the pivotal role women can play in transitioning to a sustainable economy by spearheading eco-friendly initiatives, advocating for responsible consumption and production practices, and contributing to biodiversity conservation.
Kazakhstan took over the chairmanship from Azerbaijan. During the event, the Women Entrepreneurs Committee welcomed a representative from Turkmenistan, who recently joined the TCCI as a full member.
The assembly brought together over 400 businesswomen from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary.(Source:astanatimes)
