The first summit-conference of women in the energy sector of Central Asian countries was held in Kyrgyzstan
11/08/2022 21:15
The first summit-conference of women in the energy sector of Central Asian countries was held in Kyrgyzstan
11/08/2022 21:15
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 9-10 August, a summit conference of women in the energy sector of Central Asian countries was held in the city of Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan.
The conference was organized by the Association of Women in Energy in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Energy in Central Asia project.
The speakers were women working in the energy sector of the Central Asian countries - Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, as well as representatives of ministries of energy, utilities, regulators, energy companies, universities and professional organizations.
The main goal of this Summit is to share knowledge and experience, create opportunities for capacity building, networking, creating a platform for women energy professionals and professionals working in the energy sector to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
As a result of this event, women working in the energy sectors of the Central Asian countries were able to share their experience and knowledge, as well as discuss common goals and barriers they face professionally and personally. Together the participants were able to think and discuss possible solutions and ways to increase the number of young women and girls entering the field in the future.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, more than 115 thousand people work in the fuel and energy complex of Uzbekistan, of which 13,458 are women - this is 11.6% of the total. Women in leadership positions 367. This figure has increased by 30% over the previous year.
The Association of Women in Energy in Kyrgyzstan was established in February 2022 to support women in energy, creating a single platform for them, where they will be heard and have the opportunity to realize their aspirations and potential in the energy sector.
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