Tchad boosts agricultural export skills with new training program

In a strategic move to elevate the nation’s agricultural sector, the World Bank and Chad’s National Investment and Export Agency (ANIE) recently conducted a specialized training program in Bakara. The initiative, part of the Agricultural Sector Resilience Program (PRSA), focused on equipping local professionals with advanced skills in managing agricultural exports, navigating international trade standards, and mastering quarantine protocols for plant and animal products.

Overcoming export hurdles with targeted expertise

Speaking at the event, Gotoraye Arnaud, coordinator of the Agricultural Market and Trade Dashboard under the PRSA-TD framework, highlighted the persistent challenges faced by Chadian producers in accessing international markets. Key obstacles include convoluted export procedures, stringent quality and safety requirements, and the rigorous enforcement of sanitary and phytosanitary measures. The training was designed to address these gaps by building operational expertise in key areas such as international certifications, export logistics, and customs risk prevention.

A strategic step toward economic diversification

Dadi Adoum Arsin, Deputy Director General of ANIE, emphasized that this initiative aligns perfectly with Chad’s national development priorities. The government’s vision, encapsulated in the Tchad Connexion 2030 National Development Plan, prioritizes economic diversification, local value addition, private sector growth, and export promotion as pillars of sustainable progress. These efforts aim to position the private sector as a driving force behind job creation, economic expansion, and regional integration.

The emergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with its potential market of over 1.4 billion consumers, presents a transformative opportunity for Chad. To capitalize on this, the country must invest in quality assurance, standardization, certification, and capacity-building for its trade operators. ANIE’s mission goes beyond training—it seeks to create an enabling ecosystem where businesses can access critical information, technical support, market opportunities, and strategic partnerships. The goal is to position Chad as a competitive player in regional and global trade while showcasing its agricultural expertise on the international stage.

Building a competitive and integrated agricultural sector

This training session brought together a diverse group of participants, including public and private sector actors involved in agricultural trade, health and phytosanitary controls, production, processing, and export promotion. By addressing the technical and regulatory challenges head-on, the program marks a significant milestone in Chad’s journey toward a more competitive agricultural sector, stronger enterprises, and deeper integration into the regional and global economy.