To create Kazakhstan’s first ESG training framework rooted in local philosophy — particularly the ethical, humanistic, and ecological teachings of Abai Kunanbayev — while aligning with global standards for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up over 95% of Kazakhstan’s business sector — yet most are unfamiliar with ESG principles. This project addresses:

• The lack of ESG awareness among SMEs
• The absence of culturally adapted sustainability frameworks
• The underrepresentation of marginalized entrepreneurs (e.g., women, rural, disabled)

1. 500 SME owners trained as ESG master trainers
2. 2,500 additional entrepreneurs reached via cascade training
3. 3 academic articles, a trilingual book (ESG Practices in Kazakhstan), and policy briefs
4. Strengthened investor confidence, international partnerships, and Kazakhstan’s ESG competitiveness

This project doesn’t just teach ESG — it embodies it through ethical governance, sustainability, and inclusion.