Chad advances digital education strategy with national validation workshop

The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training convened a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena on July 10, 2026, to validate the ground-level analysis report for the National Strategy on Digital Transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This gathering brought together key sector stakeholders to review, enhance, and endorse a document that will underpin the future digitalization policy for Chad’s TVET system.

This initiative aligns with the Pan-African Initiative for Digital Transformation of TVET Systems, supported by organizations such as UNESCO, the African Union, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the GIZ-SIFA program. The goal is to sustainably modernize Chad’s technical and vocational education, ensuring it meets contemporary technological demands. The preliminary study engaged over 200 participants from 57 Technical and Vocational Training Centers (TVTCs) and supporting structures, through field missions and digital data collection across all national academies.

Dr. Djininboh Gabriel, Director General of Human Resources, Statistics, and Digitalization, opened the session on behalf of the State Secretary for Higher Education. He emphasized that digital transformation has become a strategic priority to align training systems with technological advancements and emerging job markets. The Government aims to leverage digital tools as a cornerstone for modernizing Chad’s TVET framework.

Dr. Gabriel highlighted that the analysis report reveals significant progress alongside critical challenges. Key areas of concern include governance frameworks, digital infrastructure, connectivity, energy supply, instructor training, and the integration of digital skills into curricula. He urged participants to refine the document to ensure the final strategy is pragmatic, inclusive, and reflective of national realities.

Following the workshop, the validated report will serve as the foundation for developing the National Digital Transformation Strategy for TVET and its operational action plan for 2026-2030. The objective is to equip Chad with a modern, high-performing technical education system that aligns with labor market demands.