PRME Chapter Eurasia

Mission
To advance the PRME agenda in the region and promote responsible management education and sustainable mindsets
Key areas

• Partnerships, Curriculum, Research, Thematic focus on specific SDG(s)

Regional Programme of Activity

• Engaging new members to the PRME network
• Integration of the principles of responsible management education into the HEIs’ activities
• Promotion of the UN SDGs and their implementation in educational processes
• Providing opportunities for international activities for Chapter Signatories (academic and research)
• Offering a platform for knowledge sharing and networking for PRME and Chapter Eurasia Signatories
  
  
  
  

PRME Chapter Eurasia Annual General Meeting 2026

Join us at the UN PRME Chapter Eurasia Annual General Meeting (AGM), organized in collaboration with UN Global Compact and Academy of Management (AOM), and hosted by Narxoz University Business School from May 28–30, 2026.

Location: Narxoz Business School, Zhandosov Street 55/10, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

This AGM is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals across Eurasia, celebrate last year’s achievements, and shape our upcoming initiatives in Responsible Management Education. Key highlights include: Fostering dialogue, learning, and action in responsible management, leadership education, and research. Boosting visibility for the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and its regional signatories. Adapting the Seven PRME Principles to local contexts. Advancing initiatives tied to the Seven Principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The dynamic agenda features: Discussions on synergies within the Global Compact and impact-driven partnerships. An interactive AOM panel on Responsible Management Research. Insights from leading voices in responsible management education from Eurasia and beyond. Special this year: Coordinated alongside the Academy of Management (AOM) CAP Silk Road Workshop (May 28–29, 2026) - the first time in Central Asia! This two-day event unites AOM journal editors with scholars and doctoral students from Central Asia to strengthen global scholarly networks. Wrap up with a curated cultural program on the final day, immersing in Almaty’s vibrant nature and building connections in an informal setting.

View the AGM program and secure your spot today - spaces are limited! Registration links are available in the Program.

Note: Separate registrations are required for the AGM and AOM CAP Silk Road Workshop - no cross-registration is available.

Looking forward to greeting you at the 2026 Chapter Eurasia AGM!!!

Call for Applications

The PRME Chapter Eurasia is inviting applications for its volunteer program with a six-month remote term. This opportunity is open to enrolled students who are interested in advancing responsible management education, sustainability, and leadership in the Eurasia region.

PRME Chapter Eurasia operates under the Principles for Responsible Management Education endorsed by the United Nations, focusing on collaboration among academic institutions, business, civil society, and governments. Volunteers contribute to regional projects and capacity-building events such as seminars, the PGS Ambassador Program, stakeholder dialogues, and annual meetings.

Volunteers will:

• Coordinate partnerships with PRME Global Students and PRME Chapters.
• Advocate for responsible management education and sustainable development.
• Support chapter reporting and event organization, including the Eurasia Annual Meeting.
• Develop and distribute newsletters, press releases, and updates on social media (especially LinkedIn).
• Expand and manage stakeholder communications and partnership development.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Ideal candidates:

• Have knowledge of PRME and PRME Global Students.
• Show academic or professional interest in responsible management, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and networking skills.
• Have leadership experience in sustainability-oriented student organizations (recommended).
• Are fluent in English; additional UN or regional language skills are desirable.
• Are currently enrolled students—undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D.—whose university or business school is a PRME signatory
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A short statement of motivation.
• A CV highlighting relevant experience and skills.
• Proof of enrollment in a PRME signatory institution.

Applications should be sent by email to the PRME Chapter Eurasia Steering Committee. Please verify your institution's signatory status on the PRME website before applying.

Deadline

October 20th, 23:59 CET

Join a vibrant network shaping responsible management education and sustainable development throughout Eurasia!

STEERING COMMITTEE (as of April 2024)

Co-Chair & Kazakhstan Focal Point - Marzhan Berniyazova, Accreditation Manager, Bang College of Business, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan. Linkedin

Co-Chair & Partnerships Focal Point - Brendan Duprey, PhD: Founding Director (Associate Professor), Sustainable Kazakhstan Research Institute, Narxoz University, LinkedIn.

General Secretary - Evgenia Pashkevich, Associate Dean, International and Accreditations IBS RANEPA at Institue of Business Studies Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, LinkedIn.

Vice-Chair for Research - Ekaterina Ivanova, Associate Professor, Strategic and International Management Graduate School of Business, HSE University, LinkedIn, HSE University profile.

Vice-Chair for Education - Aurora Diaz Soloaga, Senior Lecturer, School of Management,
Almaty Management University (AlmaU) LinkedIn, a.diaz@almau.edu.kz.

Vice-Chair for Student Affairs - Navruz Erkaev, MAHRS, OSCE Academy in Bishkek, LinkedIn.

Treasurer - Aliya Akpayeva, Director, International Cooperation Department, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Almaty Management University (AlmaU), LinkedIn.

Co-Chair & Kazakhstan Focal Point Marzhan Berniyazova, Accreditation officer, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan (marzhan@kimep.kz)

Co-Chair & Head of International Programs and Partnerships Brendan Duprey, PhD, NARXOZ University, Kazakhstan

PRME Chapter Eurasia LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...

For Signatory Members:

Chapter Eurasia Website Publication Form;