Research output
Board Pathways Research Dialogue
A focused dialogue bringing board and sector perspectives into the research agenda.
Research & Insights
Board Pathways
Understanding how boards are navigating transition in practice.
An applied research initiative examining how boards across Kazakhstan and Central Asia are responding to the strategic, financial and governance implications of transition.
EnergyMiningFinance
About Board Pathways
Research grounded in boardroom reality
Board Pathways explores how boards are navigating transition in practice: what questions they are asking, how they are weighing choices, and where practical governance insight can make the greatest difference.
By bringing together perspectives from Energy, Mining and Finance, the initiative connects strategic, financial and governance implications with the decisions that shape organisational resilience and competitiveness.
Core research question
How are boards making decisions today that shape the resilience and competitiveness of their organisations tomorrow?
Methodology
From sector dialogue to boardroom action
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Dialogue
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Questionnaire
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Survey
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Interviews
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Analysis
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Sector Insights
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Boardroom Action
Research outputs
The work, as it develops
Outputs can be updated in the CMS with dates, descriptions, PDFs and external links.
Research output
Board Pathways Survey
A structured view of how boards are approaching transition-related decisions.
Energy · Mining · Finance
Sector Pathways
Sector-specific insight into risks, opportunities, governance questions, and practical pathways.
Research report
Board Pathways Research Report
Findings and analysis from the Board Pathways research initiative.
Practical insight
Board Action Insights
Practical takeaways to inform resilient, competitive boardroom action.
Board Pathways Expert Circle
A multidisciplinary network of insight
Board Pathways is supported by a multidisciplinary network of directors, executives, academics, researchers and sector experts who contribute to the research through dialogue, methodological input, sector knowledge and peer insight.
Energy & Board Governance Expert
Assel Uskenbayeva
Member of the Board of Directors · Alatau Zharyk Company JSC
Assel Uskenbayeva brings extensive experience in corporate governance, ESG and sustainability within the energy sector, including board-level and senior management experience.
Corporate GovernanceESGSustainability StrategyEnergyClimate Governance
Academic & Research Methodology Partner
Jessica Neafie, PhD
Assistant Professor · Nazarbayev University
Jessica Neafie, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Nazarbayev University with expertise in political science and international relations. She contributes academic and methodological expertise to Board Pathways.
Political ScienceInternational RelationsResearch MethodologyInstitutional AnalysisGovernance
Finance & Sustainable Finance Expert
Kairat Shalabay
Development Finance Consultant · Independent
Kairat Shalabay is a development finance specialist with extensive experience across green and ESG finance, financial institutions, SME finance and international development programmes.
Green FinanceESG FinanceDevelopment FinanceFinancial InstitutionsSME Finance
Energy & Critical Minerals Expert
Ora Lazič
Founder, Managing Director & Project Lead · Eurasia Industry Expert Ltd
Ora Lazič brings international industry and advisory experience across energy, critical minerals, safety and sustainability, with a particular focus on Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
EnergyCritical MineralsMiningSustainabilitySafetyCentral Asia
Academic & Corporate Governance Expert
Roza Nurgozhayeva
Assistant Professor of Business Law · Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business
Roza Nurgozhayeva is an academic and corporate law specialist whose work connects corporate governance, law and sustainability.
Corporate LawCorporate GovernanceSustainabilityBusiness LawBoard Governance