The National Employment Forum recently opened in N'Djamena, Chad, with the goal of bringing young people closer to professional opportunities. Safitel Chad, the country's fiber optic management company, is participating as an official partner, showcasing its expertise in fiber optic connectivity solutions for businesses, innovation, and future careers. This initiative aligns with Safitel's commitment to youth employment and the country's digital transformation.
At the Entrepreneurship Village, Safitel Chad is exhibiting its capabilities in fiber optics and connectivity solutions tailored for small businesses, startups, and service activities. The company emphasizes the importance of reliable internet connectivity for young entrepreneurs, enabling them to promote their activities online, use payment and management tools, and work with distant clients. A stable connection facilitates the diffusion of job offers, exchanges, and access to digital services.
The forum brings together employers, job seekers, and entrepreneurs, providing a platform for networking and information sharing. Safitel Chad's participation supports two main objectives: promoting youth employment and facilitating the country's digital transformation. These goals align with the sector's priorities, as highlighted by the Minister of Telecommunications, who advocated for increasing Safitel's capacities and revising fiber rental tariffs to reduce internet costs.
To address the country's connectivity challenges, Camtel has committed to providing Safitel with capacities of up to 200 gigabits per second. The Trans-Saharan Backbone project also plans to deploy 559 km of fiber optic cable between Chad and the Nigerien border. Despite 3,015 km of fiber optic cables being deployed, only a few major cities are currently connected, highlighting the need to extend and secure the network to reach young people in provinces.
As a landlocked country, Chad relies on neighboring countries, Cameroon and Sudan, for international connectivity. The National Employment Forum aims to address these challenges and promote digital economic opportunities for young people. By connecting with future careers in fiber optics and digital connectivity, Chad's youth can tap into the country's growing digital sector.
Safitel Chad's solutions can help bridge the gap in internet access, enabling young entrepreneurs to access digital services, such as the ONAPE Job platform presented during the ceremony. The company's participation in the forum underscores its commitment to supporting youth employment and the country's digital transformation.
The extension and securitization of the fiber optic network remain crucial to unlocking economic opportunities for young people across the country. With a stable and reliable internet connection, Chad's youth can fully engage with the digital economy, driving growth and development in the region. Key initiatives, such as the Trans-Saharan Backbone project, are expected to improve connectivity and support the country's economic development.
Key points
- Safitel Chad is promoting careers in fiber optics and digital connectivity to support youth employment and the country's digital transformation.
