Chad advanced its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) during an 8 October 2026 pre-validation workshop in N’Djamena. The event was supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Strategy Priorities and Sectors
Developed through consultations led by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the Ministry of Telecommunications, the Digital Economy and Digitalisation alongside the National Committee, the draft strategy outlines Chad's AI priorities for 2027–2035.
The document identifies agriculture, public administration, security and defence, education, and health as priority sectors. It also establishes ethical and regulatory governance, reliable infrastructure and data, and stronger national capacities.
Implementation and Next Steps
Participants reviewed the draft's relevance to national priorities and clarified implementation responsibilities. Their contributions will help finalise the document before submission to the Government by the end of the year.
Mr Mactar Seck, Chief of the Technology and Innovation Section at the Economic Commission for Africa, highlighted the human-centred ambition for 2035 to help Chadians access healthcare, produce, obtain information, and use public services while respecting their rights.
Key facts and where they come from
- Chad advanced its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy at a pre-validation workshop in N'Djamena on 8 October 2026 with support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
With support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Chad advanced its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) at a pre-validation workshop in N’Djamena.
- The draft strategy outlines Chad's artificial intelligence priorities for the 2027–2035 period.
the draft strategy outlines Chad’s artificial intelligence priorities for 2027–2035.
- Priority sectors identified include agriculture, public administration, security and defence, education, and health.
It identifies agriculture, public administration, security and defence, education, and health as priority sectors
