The Jeune Initiative Économique du Tchad (JIET) and the Conseil français des investisseurs en Afrique (CIAN) are leading efforts to enhance economic relations between Chad and France. A JIET delegation, led by Zakaria Ibrahim, met with CIAN's Etienne Giros, Sandrine Sorieul, and Patrick Sevaistre to discuss ways to boost economic ties. The meeting aimed to identify areas of cooperation and opportunities for French investors in Chad.
The discussions focused on Chad's participation in Franco-African economic dialogue, project identification, and JIET's role as an interface between French companies, Chadian economic operators, and public administrations. Both organizations agreed that the Franco-Chadian economic relationship should rely more on the private sector, local partnerships, training, and Africanization of positions. This shift is crucial given the decline in French investments in Chad.
Several sectors were identified as having significant potential, including agriculture, livestock, solar energy, gold, rare earths, sesame, and gum arabic. The parties discussed the potential for local transformation and the need to develop value chains to better remunerate producers. JIET and CIAN also explored ways to formalize their partnership to facilitate connections between CIAN members and Chadian projects.
The proposed partnership protocol outlines the facilitation of connections between CIAN member companies and Chadian projects. JIET will identify concrete projects, interlocutors, and provide access to information and useful contacts on the Chadian market. This collaboration aims to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in Chad.
JIET's objectives include promoting entrepreneurship, economic development, and constituting a network of young professionals and entrepreneurs. The organization offers services, including support for foreign investors looking to establish themselves in Chad. The Chadian delegation will use the France-Chad Business Forum on September 25 in Paris to raise awareness about the relaunch of this economic dynamic.
The France-Chad Business Forum will provide a platform for discussions on economic cooperation and investment opportunities. The event aims to strengthen ties between French and Chadian businesses, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration. Key areas of focus will include the identified sectors with significant potential.
The renewed focus on private sector-led economic relations between Chad and France is expected to yield new opportunities for growth and cooperation. By leveraging the strengths of both countries, JIET and CIAN aim to create a more robust and sustainable economic partnership.
Key points
- Chad and France are seeking to strengthen economic ties through private sector investments and partnerships.
- The two countries have identified key sectors with significant potential, including agriculture, livestock, and solar energy.
- A formal partnership between JIET and CIAN aims to facilitate connections between French companies and Chadian projects.
