Baku has been associated with oil and gas for centuries, but the strong coastal winds that whip the metropolis on the Caspian Sea have also lent it the name the “windy city”. With this in mind, Caspian Technology Company (CTC) launched the first wind power project in Azerbaijan, working closely with Berlin-based companies on the co-ordination of project financing and the supply of turnkey systems from a Danish wind power station manufactur Continue reading
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Chuluunchimeg Tuguldur – Fresh management concepts for Mongolia’s beverage industry
Soft drinks producer, Vitafit Group, is very well known in Mongolia. It already dominates a third of the domestic market, and continues to grow, with plans for the addition of a new business segment every year. Seeing this through is one of manager Chuluunchimeg Tuguldur’s responsibilities. Continue reading
Meerim Sydykova – Internet travel agency opened in Kyrgyzstan
Meerim Sydykova has worked in the travel industry since 2005. Her employer, travel agent Bilet, represents the second largest Russian airline in Kyrgyzstan, S7 Airlines. The company is currently expanding its range of services to offer package tours and tailor-made trips in addition to flights. Meerim Sydykova is responsible for developing these sectors. Continue reading
Irina Matskevich – Energy savings in the Altai with German partners
What goes for Kazakhstan goes for Eastern Kazakhstan in particular. The province, which is located on the border with Russia, China and Mongolia has just five inhabitants per square kilometre – four times fewer than in Germany – and is hard to access because of the Altai mountains. Continue reading
Nahid Hasanov – Meteoric career thanks to experience and commitment
When Nahid Hasanov came to Germany in autumn 2009 as part of the BMWi Manager Training Programme, he was still working as head of the purchasing department at Embawood, a large Azerbaijani furniture manufacturer. During his one-month stay, he undertook eight individual company visits in addition to the programme itself. As a result, he signed a series of contracts, purchased product samples and familiarised himself with quality control systems. His stay was a complete success.
Pavel Finagin – Ecological innovations boost profitability
Engineer Pavel Finagin has been with the Soda chemical works his entire working life. He focused on technological solutions for the company in his dissertation, which subsequently served as his ticket into the company. Continue reading
Irina Amsayeva – German tyres for cars in Kyrgyzstan
Asia-Taers, one of the largest suppliers of car parts in Kyrgyzstan, has been present on the market since 1999. Its product range includes car tyres, engine oil and chemical agents. The company pays particular attention to product quality, and the company leadership is also keen to develop a qualified management team. Continue reading
Ibarat Kurbanova – Small distribution company for dairy products with a bright future
Entrepreneur Ibarat Kurbanova came to Germany in autumn 2009 with the first Uzbek-Kyrgyzstani group. The dairy technologist from Bishkek had established her own cheese product distribution, TEIK Trade, just six months earlier. Continue reading
Dishold Hudayberdiev – German equipment for new Uzbek university
Dishold Hudayberdiev is assistant to the managing director of General Motors Uzbekistan, which belongs to the Uzbek trade association, Uzavtoprom. All manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters active in the automotive industry belong to Uzavtoprom, which – among other things – co-ordinates a series of economic and social projects that experienced General Motors Uzbekistan employees are expected to implement. Continue reading
Zhenyu Wang – “Training for Partnership” leads to lasting contacts in the cleaning industry
High-rise buildings characterise modern cities in aspiring Asia. In China, this has led to the emergence of the new and rapidly growing sector of facility management – the running and upkeep of such buildings. One of the first to provide this service was Zhenyu Wang’s Beijing company, Sincere Building Services. Continue reading




