Kazakhstan Leads Women Entrepreneurs Committee in Turkic Nations
Kazakhstan Takes Chairmanship of Women Entrepreneurs Committee of Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has assumed the chairmanship of the Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC) of the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). This announcement was made at the second WEC general assembly held on April 18 in Istanbul, as reported by the Asmar National Association of Women Entrepreneurs.
Lazzat Ramazanova, the 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.
Ramazanova stated that Kazakhstan’s chairmanship would focus on strategically developing regional business projects with active female participation. By supporting and stimulating such projects, the aim is to generate unique business ideas and create a favorable environment for the formation of a business ecosystem in Turkic states.
She highlighted the significant role of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in fostering women’s entrepreneurship, noting that over one million small and medium-sized companies in Kazakhstan are led by women.
Despite global challenges such as regional conflicts and climate impacts, Ramazanova emphasized that women can play a crucial role in transitioning to a sustainable economy. This can be achieved by developing eco-friendly initiatives, promoting responsible consumption and production practices, and contributing to biodiversity conservation.
Kazakhstan took over the chairmanship from Azerbaijan, and the delegation of the Women Entrepreneurs Committee welcomed a representative from Turkmenistan, who recently joined the TCCI as a full member.
The event brought together over 400 businesswomen from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary. The parties agreed to continue efforts to break down barriers and create a conducive environment for women entrepreneurs in the Turkic region.
The next WEC general assembly is scheduled to take place in mid-October 2025 in Astana.
