The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority (AILC) of Chad, in collaboration with the African Union Advisory Council against Corruption, concluded a three-day workshop on asset recovery in N'Djamena on October 30, 2026. The workshop, which took place from October 28 to 30, brought together AILC personnel to discuss anti-corruption efforts, asset recovery, and illicit financial flows. The event aimed to strengthen the capacity of AILC staff in these areas.
The workshop's closing ceremony was marked by a speech from AILC General Controller, Nedeou Teubdoyo Gérard. He commended the richness of the discussions, describing the three days as filled with valuable lessons, experience sharing, and best practices. The participants gained a deeper understanding of the African Common Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) and examined Chad's legal and institutional framework.
Gérard emphasized that sustainable results in asset recovery require well-equipped actors, effective institutional cooperation, and a genuine commitment to translating engagements into concrete actions. He stressed that the workshop's conclusion should not mark an end, but rather the beginning of a strengthened dynamic based on better coordination, information sharing, and expertise pooling.
The AILC General Controller acknowledged the support of the African Union Advisory Council's President, Honorable Jwami Edem Senanu, and his delegation for their collaboration and presence at the workshop. He also thanked experts and resource persons for their contributions, participants for their attendance, and media professionals for their coverage of the event.
Gérard highlighted that the workshop's success will not be measured by the quality of presentations, but by the collective ability to transform lessons into professional practices and commitments into concrete results. The event demonstrated the importance of closer African cooperation in addressing corruption and asset recovery, issues that transcend national borders.
The workshop built on experiences and best practices from other countries, including Senegal. Participants examined the cartography of Chad's legal and institutional framework and benefited from the expertise of resource persons. The event showcased the AILC's commitment to enhancing its staff's capacity to tackle corruption and asset recovery.
The conclusion of the workshop underscores the need for continued efforts to combat corruption and recover assets in Chad. The AILC's initiative reflects a broader African push for cooperation and collaboration in addressing these challenges. The outcome of the workshop is expected to contribute to more effective anti-corruption strategies and asset recovery efforts in Chad.
Key points
- The workshop was organized by the AILC in collaboration with the African Union Advisory Council against Corruption.
- The event brought together AILC personnel to discuss anti-corruption efforts, asset recovery, and illicit financial flows.
- The workshop's success will be measured by the ability to transform lessons into professional practices and commitments into concrete results.
