The Banque des États de l’Afrique centrale (BEAC) recently organized a workshop in N'Djamena, Chad, aimed at promoting financial inclusion among the country's youth and women. The event, which took place on September 24, 2026, focused on providing access to financial services and protecting consumers. This initiative is part of the Regional Financial Inclusion Strategy (SRIF) adopted by the Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale (CEMAC) in December 2023.
The SRIF strategy seeks to facilitate access to financial products and services for populations that are currently excluded from the financial system. The primary groups targeted by this strategy include women, young people, rural populations, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions on the orientations of the SRIF, the secure use of digital financial services, and consumer rights.
The BEAC aims to strengthen the knowledge of participants, enabling them to make better use of financial products and services. The institution is also counting on leaders of youth, women's, and rural organizations to disseminate information to their members and communities. Several Chadian organizations participated in the meeting, including women's and youth associations, rural producer organizations, artisans, traders, and actors from the associative sector.
Representatives from various ministries also attended the workshop, including those responsible for Women and Early Childhood, Livestock and Animal Production, Trade and Industry, Agricultural Production and Industrialization, and Environment, Fisheries, and Rural Development. The workshop was led by experts, including Thierry Dzou Mbella, head of the Department of Financial Inclusion and Innovation at the BEAC, and Romuald Meleba, head of service within the same department.
The workshop provided a platform for participants to share experiences and ideas on how to improve access to financial services in Chad. The BEAC's efforts to promote financial inclusion are expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic development. By targeting vulnerable groups, the institution aims to reduce poverty and inequality.
The Chadian government has been working to improve the country's financial sector, and the BEAC's initiative is seen as a step in the right direction. The workshop's outcomes are expected to inform policy decisions and guide future initiatives aimed at promoting financial inclusion in Chad. The BEAC's strategy is also expected to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
The BEAC's financial inclusion workshop in Chad is part of a broader effort to promote economic development in the region. The institution's initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people in Chad and beyond. By promoting financial inclusion, the BEAC aims to empower vulnerable groups and contribute to the region's economic growth.
Key points
- The BEAC's workshop in Chad aims to promote financial inclusion among youth, women, and rural populations.
- The initiative is part of the Regional Financial Inclusion Strategy (SRIF) adopted by CEMAC in December 2023.
- The workshop provided a platform for participants to share experiences and ideas on how to improve access to financial services in Chad.
