Results of the JICA Alumni Association Mini-Grant Program Competition in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Dear Participants of the JICA Alumni Association Mini-Grant Program Competition in the Republic of Kazakhstan,

On behalf of the JICA Alumni Association in the Republic of Kazakhstan, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to each of you for your interest, active participation, and the project proposals you submitted.

We highly appreciate your commitment to contributing to the development of society, strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan, and promoting the knowledge and experience gained through JICA programs.

The Selection Committee carefully reviewed all submitted applications. This year, we received 16 applications, including 9 individual applications and 7 group applications. Each project demonstrated innovative ideas, a high level of preparation, and a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to society. We sincerely thank all participants for their hard work, dedication, and initiative.

Following the evaluation process, the following two projects have been selected as the winners of the JICA Alumni Association Mini-Grant Program in the Republic of Kazakhstan:

  1. Mr. Daniyel Serzhanuly

Project: Publication of the "Handbook on Destination Management"

  1. Group of Participants

Ms. Almira Safiullina

Ms. Assiya Turlybekova

Ms. Saltanat Yessenina

Project: Procurement of Equipment for the Establishment of the National Knowledge Platform for Capacity Building and Dissemination of Japanese Best Practices in Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development at JSC "National Energy Conservation Center" (NECC), Kazakhstan

We warmly congratulate the winners on their well-deserved success! We wish you every success in implementing your projects, achieving your goals, and delivering meaningful results. We are confident that your initiatives will make a valuable contribution to local communities and further strengthen the friendly ties between Kazakhstan and Japan.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants for taking part in the competition. We sincerely hope to see your continued participation in future initiatives and programs of the JICA Alumni Association. Your ideas, enthusiasm, and commitment are an essential part of our shared efforts toward sustainable development and international cooperation.

Once again, thank you for your participation. We wish you continued professional success, inspiration, and every success in bringing your future projects and initiatives to life.

Sincerely, JICA Alumni Association in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Posted 15.07.2026