Strategic Solutions for a connected Central Asia
Collaborating for Success
Central Asia has long been a crossroads of trade, ideas, and culture. The Tapchan—a platform used to gather for a meal or discussion—symbolizes connection, dialogue, and decision-making.
Tapchan Consulting Group (TCG) embodies this spirit, offering solutions to foster collaboration and sustainable development.
Customized Solutions
At Tapchan Consulting Group (TCG), we provide strategic solutions tailored for Central Asia and beyond. Our expertise in energy, environment, trade, and connectivity ensures sustainable growth and meaningful engagement for your organization.
Our Services
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
We have extensive networks of international and local consultants. From long-term project management to short-term, targeted consultancies, our sectors of expertise include:
- Trade and Transit
- Energy and Critical Minerals
- Water and Environment
- Enterprise Development
(i.e. tourism, IT, apparel, and related sectors)
Event Organization
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Leveraging deep expertise and regional networks, TCG delivers sustainable solutions for partners seeking meaningful engagement in Central Asia and beyond. We provide solutions for:
- Trade Shows and Conferences
- Round Table Discussions
- High-level Dialogues
- Professional Excursions
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
The Tapchan Consulting Group brings people together to defining common challenges and collaborate to overcome them. We specialize in:
- Staff Retreats
- Leadership Training
- Executive Coaching
About Us
The Tapchan Vision
For centuries, Central Asia has served as a crossroads where goods, ideas, and cultures converge. Travelers to Central Asia and locals alike often converge around a Tapchan—a traditional raised platform used for hosting guests, breaking bread, forging relationships, and making important decisions.
Tapchan Consulting Group (TCG) was founded in the same spirit of connection and dialogue that the Tapchan itself represents. We believe that even the greatest challenges can be overcome when we join together in common purpose.
Ryder Rogers - President
For more than 20 years, Ryder Rogers has led economic development efforts and driven regional cooperation across Eurasia and the Indo/Pacific. As a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, he championed reform efforts in areas including energy security, trade, and environmental conservation.
Just before launching Tapchan Consulting Group, Ryder served as the Director of the Regional Energy and Environment Office for USAID/Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia. From 2019-2022 he was the Director of USAID/Central Asia’s Economic Development Office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, leading efforts in trade, energy, water and environment. He also lived and worked in Uzbekistan, Washington DC, Timor-Leste, and Ukraine. Mr. Rogers began his career in international development as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
Dr. Patrick Meyer Senior Advisor Energy & Critical Minerals
Dr. Patrick Meyer brings 15 years of advisory experience in energy and critical minerals security across Central Asia, the Caucasus region, and beyond. Having worked for USAID, the Department of State, and the US Congress, he has lived in Armenia, Bangladesh, Greenland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Washington, D.C. Dr. Meyer holds a Ph.D. in Energy & Environmental Policy, bridging scientific and development objectives with private sector investment opportunities across Eurasia.
During his recent four-year assignment to Kazakhstan, Dr. Meyer led U.S. energy sector engagement under C5+1, including oversight of a $115 million regional energy security program and implementation of projects and field assessments including energy auctions, cybersecurity, grid monitoring, energy storage, and rooftop solar.
Sustainable Development Through Cooperation
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