Tchad and un wrap up 2024 partnership cycle with focus on 2027 roadmap

Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister overseeing Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation, co-chaired a pivotal meeting in N’Djamena on May 22, bringing together the joint steering committee for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2026.

Attended by Dr. François Batalingaya, the UN Resident Coordinator, the session united government officials, UN agency representatives, financial and technical partners, as well as civil society leaders and private sector stakeholders.

The high-level gathering served a dual purpose: concluding the 2024-2026 cooperation cycle and inaugurating preparations for the 2027-2030 framework. During his address, Tahir Hamid Nguilin highlighted the robust partnership between Chad and the UN system, stressing the strategic importance of the meeting. He underscored the government’s vision—outlined in the National Development Plan ‘Chad Connexion 2030’—to foster a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous nation. Key priorities include human capital development, climate adaptation, governance reform, youth employment, and women’s empowerment.

« This steering committee session underscores our shared commitment to aligning UN interventions with Chad’s national priorities. By endorsing the 2026 work plans and laying the groundwork for 2027-2030, we reaffirm our dedication to inclusive growth that leaves no one behind, » Tahir Hamid Nguilin emphasized.

Dr. François Batalingaya echoed this sentiment, noting that the 2024-2026 cycle’s outcomes validate the strength of their collaborative efforts. « As we close this chapter, our focus shifts to the future. The 2027-2030 UNSDCF will embody a renewed ambition to meet Chad’s financing needs and address the aspirations of its people, » he stated.

Discussions centered on key lessons from the current cycle and strategic priorities for 2027-2030, with emphasis on development financing, social inclusion, and resilience. The upcoming cooperation framework will be closely aligned with the directives of the ‘Chad Connexion 2030’ National Development Plan.