The Chadian government is hosting a high-stakes investor roundtable in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from November 10 to 11, 2025, to secure financing for its ambitious National Development Plan (PND), titled “Chad Connect 2030.”
The plan, which encompasses nearly 300 projects, aims to raise a staggering $30 billion to fuel a profound socio-economic transformation across the country.
The opening of the roundtable was chaired by Head of State Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, in the presence of investors and partners representing 70 countries.
In his opening address, President Deby sought to assure the global investment community of the country’s stability and potential.
“Chad is not offering you an adventure, but a mutually beneficial strategic partnership focused on the economic transformation, diversification, and modernization of the country,” he declared to the investors. He noted that Chad represents a “virgin market for digital financial services” waiting to be tapped.
The five-year Chad Connect 2030 PND is described as a major undertaking designed to address chronic underdevelopment. Through its 268 projects spread across 17 distinct programs, the Ministry of Finance—the event’s organizer—projects that successful implementation will ultimately increase Chad’s GDP by 60 percent and lift 2.5 million Chadians out of poverty.
The first day of the event featured five panels centered on key national development drivers: natural resources, industrialization, infrastructure, human capital, and emerging technologies.
By seeking this massive investment, Chad is signalling its commitment to a long-term plan for self-sustained growth and modernization.
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