In a significant move to tackle youth unemployment, Moubarak Kody Ory, head of the Moundou office of Chad's National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONAPE), met with the executive members of the National Youth Council of Chad (CNJT) on October 9, 2026. The discussions centered on the difficulties faced by young people in accessing employment opportunities and ways to enhance their professional insertion. This meeting aimed to allow CNJT officials to express youth concerns directly and propose tailored solutions.
The talks primarily focused on youth involvement in recruitment processes, vocational guidance, and support in submitting job applications to companies. ONAPE's Moubarak Kody Ory informed the CNJT members that his institution has an annual activity plan in place. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with youth organizations to better address their needs and expectations in employment-related actions. Before his intervention, CNJT members openly shared their concerns, highlighting the challenges young people face and suggesting ways to improve their access to employment and professional opportunities.
Ramian Gérard, CNJT provincial coordinator, presented several recommendations to ONAPE. He welcomed the meeting as a first-of-its-kind initiative, noting that youth had not previously been involved in such an exchange with the institution. The CNJT members had expressed their concerns without reservation, discussing the difficulties young people encounter and proposing solutions to enhance their employment prospects.
The meeting also touched on the upcoming National Youth Forum on Entrepreneurship, scheduled for November 10-12, 2026, in N'Djamena. Moubarak Kody Ory invited CNJT officials to prepare for the event, which is supported by several partners. In preparation, CNJT and ONAPE plan to organize a meeting with youth association leaders from Logone Occidental to gather priority needs and formulate concrete proposals for submission to authorities and decision-makers.
The collaboration between ONAPE and CNJT aims to facilitate youth access to employment and enhance their professional insertion. By working together, the two institutions seek to address the specific challenges faced by young people in Chad. The meeting in Moundou marked an important step towards fostering a better understanding of youth needs and developing targeted solutions.
The CNJT-ONAPE collaboration is expected to yield positive outcomes for youth employment in Chad. By engaging in open dialogue and sharing concerns, both parties demonstrated their commitment to finding effective solutions. The proposed meeting with youth association leaders will help gather essential information and ensure that youth voices are heard during the National Youth Forum.
The joint efforts of ONAPE and CNJT reflect a broader strategy to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship in Chad. As the country continues to address the challenges faced by its young population, initiatives like this meeting will play a crucial role in shaping the future of youth employment and professional development.
Key points
- ONAPE and CNJT collaborate to address youth employment challenges in Chad.
- The meeting aimed to facilitate youth access to employment and enhance their professional insertion.
- The two institutions plan to organize a meeting with youth association leaders to gather priority needs and formulate proposals for the National Youth Forum.
