The National Administration School (ENA) in Chad opened its fifth international colloquium on October 29, 2026, focusing on the endogenous development of African states. The event was launched by Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina at the Idriss Déby Itno Amphitheater, under the patronage of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The colloquium brings together academics, investors, government members, professionals, and experts from diverse backgrounds.
The meeting features six areas of discussion aimed at exchanging ideas and exploring development pathways based on Africa's resources, capacities, and realities. The objective is to encourage pragmatic and constructive reflections from academics and professionals to propose solutions for the endogenous development of African states and formulate effective implementation recommendations.
According to Mahamat Bourgou Hassane, Director-General of the ENA, the chosen theme is not coincidental, aligning with the institution's training mission and the need to consider development paths adapted to African realities. He emphasized that after focusing on administration, security, and sovereignty, it is crucial to consider development, enabling states to transform resources, human capital, and institutions into sustainable progress for their populations.
Dr. Bourkou Dédé, Deputy Secretary-General of the government, representing the Secretary-General, highlighted the importance of this theme, stressing the need for African countries to mobilize resources, knowledge, institutions, and population skills to build a development model suited to their realities and driven by their own strengths.
Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina, in his opening speech, deemed the colloquium's theme particularly relevant given the challenges and opportunities facing the continent. He stated that Africa cannot sustainably build its future by remaining dependent on development models designed elsewhere, often insufficiently adapted to its economic, social, and cultural realities.
The Prime Minister emphasized that endogenous development is essential for Africa to address its multidimensional challenges and seize historical opportunities. The goal is to foster a development model tailored to African specifics, leveraging local resources and capacities.
The colloquium aims to conclude with actionable recommendations for African governments to implement effective endogenous development strategies, aligning with the ENA's mission to contribute to the continent's growth and development through informed and pragmatic approaches.
Key points
- The ENA's colloquium focuses on endogenous development in Africa.
- The event aims to propose solutions and formulate recommendations for effective implementation.
- The theme emphasizes leveraging Africa's resources, capacities, and realities for sustainable development.
