Chad advances digital transformation in technical and vocational education

N’Djamena witnessed a pivotal gathering on July 10, 2026, as national stakeholders convened to validate a groundbreaking diagnostic report on digital transformation in Chad’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The national workshop, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training, brought together key players to review, enrich, and endorse a document that will shape the future of digitalization in Chad’s TVET system.

This initiative aligns with the Panafrican Initiative for Digital Transformation of TVET Systems, supported by major African and international bodies such as UNESCO, the African Union, and the African Development Bank. The pre-strategy study engaged over 200 participants from 57 Technical and Vocational Training Centers (CFTP) across all of Chad’s academic regions, combining field missions with digital data collection to ensure comprehensive insights.

Addressing the workshop on behalf of the Secretary of State for Higher Education, Dr. Djininboh Gabriel, Director General of Human Resources, Statistics, and Digitalization, emphasized the strategic importance of digital transformation in aligning education with technological advancements and evolving job markets. He highlighted the government’s commitment to leveraging digital tools as a cornerstone for modernizing TVET.

The diagnostic report, while acknowledging progress, also identifies critical challenges—governance gaps, inadequate digital infrastructure, connectivity issues, energy supply constraints, and the need for upskilling educators in digital competencies. Dr. Gabriel urged participants to refine the document to ensure it delivers a practical, inclusive, and nationally relevant strategy.

With the validated report now in place, Chad is poised to draft its National Digital Transformation Strategy for TVET, along with an operational action plan for 2026–2030. The goal is clear: building a TVET system that is modern, efficient, and fully responsive to the demands of the labor market.