The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority (AILC) of Chad, in collaboration with the African Union's Advisory Council against Corruption, is organizing a three-day workshop in N'Djamena from October 28 to 30, 2026. The event aims to strengthen the capacity of AILC personnel in combating corruption, recovering assets, and addressing illicit financial flows. This initiative seeks to consolidate the skills of participants and enhance mechanisms for preventing and fighting corruption, promoting transparent and responsible governance.
The workshop's opening ceremony was addressed by Nedeou Teubdoyo Gérard, the General Controller of AILC. He emphasized that the fight against corruption should not only focus on detecting offenses and prosecuting perpetrators but also on recovering, seizing, confiscating, and managing assets derived from corruption. Gérard noted that every illicitly obtained asset represents resources that could have financed development and improved living conditions for the population.
Gérard also referenced the African Common Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), adopted in February 2020. This position is built on four pillars: detecting and identifying assets, recovering and restituting them, managing recovered assets, and fostering cooperation and partnerships. He stressed that no country can tackle this challenge alone, as illicit capital often crosses borders, necessitating cooperation among investigative services, judicial authorities, financial intelligence units, and anti-corruption institutions.
The General Controller encouraged participants to utilize the workshop as a platform for dialogue and concrete solutions, translating acquired knowledge into tangible results on the ground. He stated, "Recouping the proceeds of corruption ensures that crime does not pay." Hon. Jwami Edem Senanu, president of the African Union's Advisory Council against Corruption (AUABC), praised Chad's commitment to fighting corruption and noted that the country had voluntarily undergone a peer review evaluation earlier in the year.
Senanu observed that the workshop was designed to address gaps identified during the evaluation, particularly in asset management and recovery. He welcomed the participation of other African anti-corruption agencies, which would bring their expertise to the continental exercise. The workshop aims to equip AILC personnel with the necessary skills to effectively combat corruption and recover assets, aligning with Chad's efforts to enhance governance and transparency.
The event brings together experts and stakeholders from across Africa, providing a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaboration. By addressing the challenges of corruption and asset recovery, Chad's AILC seeks to strengthen its capacity to promote accountability and good governance. The workshop's outcomes are expected to contribute to the country's ongoing efforts to improve its ranking in global corruption indices.
Chad's efforts to combat corruption have shown some progress, with the country gaining a point in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) but remaining ranked 157th out of 182 countries. The AILC's initiatives, including this workshop, demonstrate the country's commitment to tackling corruption and promoting transparency. Key points from the workshop include the importance of international cooperation in addressing corruption and the need for effective asset recovery mechanisms.
Key points
- The workshop aims to strengthen AILC personnel's skills in combating corruption and recovering assets.
- The African Common Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) provides a framework for addressing asset recovery and management.
- Chad's efforts to combat corruption have shown some progress, but the country still faces significant challenges.
