The annual review of the 2026 Annual Investment Program for Chad's Logone Occidental province wrapped up on November 7, 2026, in Moundou. The closing ceremony was led by Denenodj Silla, first secretary of the Provincial Council, on behalf of the council's president. The event was attended by administrative authorities, provincial councilors, and representatives from deconcentrated state services and technical and financial partners.
During the four-day workshop, participants assessed the implementation of activities outlined in the 2026 Annual Investment Program, examined the results achieved, and identified challenges faced during execution. Discussions also centered on planning mechanisms, resource mobilization, intervention coordination, and monitoring of development actions in the province.
In her closing speech, Denenodj Silla thanked participants for their engagement and contributions. She emphasized that the relevance of the analyses and the quality of the recommendations reflect the collective commitment of various stakeholders to the harmonious and sustainable development of Logone Occidental.
Silla highlighted that the success of public policies relies on better coordination among stakeholders, effective involvement of beneficiary communities, transparency in resource management, and rigorous monitoring of commitments. She stressed the importance of the recommendations from the annual review, which will serve as a roadmap for improving the programming, execution, and monitoring of investments for the population.
The participants formulated several recommendations for the government, provincial authorities, the Provincial Council, and technical and financial partners. These included strengthening the mobilization of financial resources, improving coordination, and ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of financial and material resources.
The recommendations also emphasized the integration of dimensions related to gender, social inclusion, protection, and climate resilience in investment planning. Additionally, participants called for the timely transfer of financial resources to autonomous territorial collectivities and greater involvement of authorities in conflict prevention and resolution to consolidate social cohesion.
The implementation of these recommendations aims to enhance local governance, improve intervention coordination, and ensure the effectiveness of public investments in the province. The participants' proposals will be addressed to the government, provincial authorities, the Provincial Council, and technical and financial partners to foster development in Logone Occidental.
Key points
- The workshop's recommendations will serve as a roadmap for improving the programming, execution, and monitoring of investments in Logone Occidental province.
