The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training held a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena to validate a groundbreaking diagnostic report. This report lays the foundation for the country’s first-ever National Strategy for the Digital Transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Bringing together key stakeholders from across the sector, the session focused on refining and endorsing a document that will shape Chad’s future approach to digitalizing its educational landscape.

This initiative aligns with the Pan-African Initiative for the Digital Transformation of TVET Systems, supported by major international organizations including UNESCO, OIF, the African Union, the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa, and the GIZ-SIFA program. Its primary goal is to modernize Chad’s technical and vocational training in a sustainable way, ensuring it meets the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.

The preliminary study involved over 200 participants from 57 Technical and Vocational Training Centers (CFTP) and support structures. Through extensive field missions and digital data collection, researchers assessed the state of TVET systems across all academic districts, identifying both progress and critical gaps.

Dr. Djininboh Gabriel, Director General of Human Resources, Statistics, and Digitalization, opened the workshop on behalf of the Secretary of State for Higher Education. He emphasized that digital transformation has become a strategic priority for aligning training systems with technological advancements and emerging career fields. The Government of Chad is determined to leverage digital tools as a catalyst for modernizing its TVET sector.

In his address, Dr. Gabriel highlighted key findings from the report, including significant strides in digital adoption alongside persistent challenges. These include governance inefficiencies, inadequate digital infrastructure, unreliable connectivity, energy supply issues, trainer capacity gaps, and the need to integrate digital competencies into curricula. He urged participants to contribute actively, ensuring the final strategy is practical, inclusive, and reflective of Chad’s unique realities.

Once finalized, the validated report will serve as the cornerstone for developing Chad’s National Digital Transformation Strategy for TVET and its operational action plan for 2026–2030. The vision? To build a modern, high-performing technical education system that aligns seamlessly with the demands of today’s job market.