The Chadian Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation is hosting the first Evaluation Days in N'Djamena from November 9 to 13, 2026. The event's theme is "Evaluation as a Lever for Transforming Public Policies and Strengthening Governance in Chad in the Digital Era." This initiative seeks to foster a culture of evaluation in managing public policies. According to Aboubakar Ibrahim Adam, Secretary-General of the Ministry, evaluation is crucial for effective governance and decision-making.
Aboubakar Ibrahim Adam emphasized that evaluation enables the assessment of progress, identification of shortcomings, and maximization of public investment impact. He linked this effort to the National Development Plan "Tchad Connexion 2030," which includes approximately $30 billion in investments. Adam stressed the need to ensure that mobilized resources yield expected results and improve living conditions. He highlighted the role of digital tools in facilitating data collection, analysis, and sharing, making evaluations more efficient and promoting transparent governance.
The event features Dr. Sylvain Nkwenkeu, Representative of UNICEF in Chad, who urged that evaluations should lead to concrete improvements in living conditions, particularly for children, women, and vulnerable populations. UNICEF supports the Chadian government in strengthening national capacities and promoting evidence-based public policies. Nkwenkeu emphasized that evaluations should not be limited to report production but used to guide decisions and enhance service quality.
The Evaluation Days provide a platform for dialogue and experience sharing on evaluations conducted in Chad. Organizers expect practical recommendations to accelerate the institutionalization of evaluation, enhance the use of evidence in public decisions, and consolidate dialogue among stakeholders, including the government, parliament, civil society, and financial partners.
The Chadian government aims to make evaluation an essential tool for governance and decision-making. Aboubakar Ibrahim Adam noted that evaluation allows for reflection, learning, and improved action. The ministry's initiative seeks to ensure that evaluations lead to tangible improvements in public policy and governance.
Key stakeholders, including government officials, international partners, and civil society representatives, are participating in the Evaluation Days. The event is expected to conclude with recommendations for enhancing evaluation and its role in public policy management.
The success of these Evaluation Days will depend on the implementation of recommendations and the continued commitment of stakeholders to prioritize evaluation in public policy management. The Chadian government's effort to promote a culture of evaluation is seen as a step towards more effective and transparent governance.
Key points
- The Chadian government has launched the first Evaluation Days to promote a culture of evaluation in public policy management.
- The event aims to enhance governance and ensure that public investments yield expected results and improve living conditions.
- Recommendations from the Evaluation Days are expected to accelerate the institutionalization of evaluation and enhance the use of evidence in public decisions.
