The 2nd National Employment Forum (FNE) kicked off on November 10, 2026, in N'Djamena, Chad, with the theme "Promoting Youth Employment towards Future Careers." The three-day event brings together job seekers, experts, and business leaders to discuss unemployment challenges and identify solutions for youth professional integration. According to Nassouradine Abakar Kessou, Director-General of the National Office for Employment Promotion (ONAPE), 147 employers have registered 953 job openings and 1,587 internship offers.
The ONAPE has implemented various initiatives since the first forum in October 2024, including programs to support entrepreneurship, finance agricultural activities, and place young people in internships and expert volunteering. The office has also modernized its services, launching the "ONAPE Job" digital platform. Camille Mouthe Abia, Honorary President of the World Association of Public Employment Services and the African Association of Public Employment Services, highlighted that youth unemployment in Africa is caused by factors such as inadequate training, weak investment, and insufficient financing for national employment policies.
Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue, emphasized the need to prepare young people for in-demand skills under Chad's National Development Plan (PND) Tchad Connexion 2030. He mentioned careers related to electricity, solar energy, water, sanitation, agriculture, livestock, fishing, construction, and public works, as well as digital and health sectors. The minister announced ongoing reforms, including the revision of the National Employment and Vocational Training Policy and a new Labor Code adopted by the Council of Ministers on September 3.
Representing the President of the Republic, Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina announced that 6,275 young graduates will be recruited into the public sector in 2027, with 6,170 recruited directly by provinces. This measure aims to align public recruitment with real territorial needs, particularly in social sectors like education and health. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of merit, transparency, and territorial equity in the recruitment process.
The Prime Minister also presented a second orientation focused on developing employment in the private sector, calling for the state to facilitate investment and entrepreneurship through incentives, reduced fiscal and administrative constraints, and improved access to financing. He urged promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation, and wealth creation to make youth a driver of economic development.
The forum offers a platform for stakeholders to engage and explore opportunities for youth employment. With a focus on future careers, the event aims to address the mismatch between training and labor market needs. According to the Prime Minister, the public sector should not be seen as the only career path for young people.
The Chadian government's efforts to tackle youth unemployment include strengthening public services in provinces and dynamizing local job markets. The recruitment of 6,275 young graduates is expected to enhance social sectors and promote economic growth. Key to this process is ensuring that recruitment is based on merit, transparency, and territorial equity.
Key points
- 6,275 young graduates to be recruited into Chad's public sector in 2027.
- The 2nd National Employment Forum focuses on youth employment and future careers.
- Chad aims to promote entrepreneurship and private sector development to address youth unemployment.
