The focus of Switzerland's 2023–26 cooperation programme with Chad is on strengthening responsible and representative institutions, and promoting high-quality basic services in health and education. Other work involves promoting the development of sustainable markets and improving food security, and strengthening the resilience of the population to climate change.
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Chad is a priority country for Switzerland's bilateral development cooperation. The country has had one of the lowest Human Development Index scores for many years. State institutions including administration, education and health are poorly developed. Regional and global challenges, such as armed extremist groups, refugee flows, especially from Sudan (Darfur conflict since 2003, fighting in 2023), and the growing impact of climate change, further hinder the country's development. The death of long-standing ruler Idriss Déby Itno in 2021 ushered in a period of change that has yet to bear fruit.
One focus of the 2023–26 cooperation programme is on supporting the political transition.. Furthermore, Switzerland will continue to support Chad in developing climate-resilient economic systems and practices. Another key aspect is the expansion of high-quality basic services such as education, health and access to water.
Swiss Bilateral ODA |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 * |
---|---|---|---|
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) |
|
|
|
Bilateral development cooperation |
21.19 |
20.43 |
22.00 |
Humanitarian aid |
5.54 |
12.89 |
1.00 |
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) |
|
|
|
Economic Cooperation and Development |
- |
- |
- |
Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) |
|
|
|
Conflict transformation and human rights |
0.05 |
0.07 |
0.38 |
Total SDC/SECO/PHRD |
26.78 |
33.39 |
23.38 |
Other Federal Offices |
|
|
|
Other FDFA Divisions (ASAF, AIO, aso) |
- |
- |
.. |
Network of FDFA representations abroad |
2.28 |
- |
.. |
State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) |
- |
- |
.. |
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) |
0.01 |
0.05 |
.. |
MeteoSwiss |
- |
- |
- |
Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) |
- |
- |
- |
Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) |
- |
- |
.. |
Federal Statistical Office (FSO) |
- |
- |
- |
Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) |
- |
- |
- |
State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) |
- |
- |
- |
Total other Federal Offices |
2.29 |
0.05 |
- |
Cantons and municipalities |
0.27 |
.. |
.. |
Total |
29.34 |
33.44 |
23.38 |
Data status at 02.04.2024
* planned; total based on available data
.. = figures not available | – = nil or amount < 5'000 CHF
State institutions and civil society
Switzerland's cooperation programme supports the implementation of the reforms to be achieved through the political transition.
By involving key actors (women, youth, media, defence and security forces), Switzerland contributes to preventing violence, reducing tensions and conflicts and strengthening the capacities of the state.
The programme supports the establishment of institutions that are to play their role in the new system of government after the transition and implement the processes and reforms that have been initiated. Switzerland contributes to strengthening the capacities of elected representatives, public services and citizens at the local level, with the aim of giving the people's representatives more opportunities to respond to the needs of the population. In turn, citizens gain better access to reliable information and participate in public debate and decision-making processes, and women actively participate in conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms.
Qualitative services
Through policy dialogue, institution building and learning from local experiences, Switzerland contributes to strengthening the capacity of systems strained by demographic challenges to organise and deliver basic social governmental and non-governmental services.
In the education sector, the aim is to raise the quality of basic education for girls and boys. This entails implementing the reform agenda, seeking better coordination between sector actors, training teachers, promoting innovation in teaching methods, and facilitating access to basic education for vulnerable groups through adapted arrangements for teaching and learning.
Through its support, Switzerland promotes the accountability of public health services at all levels and helps to improve knowledge about water resources, in order to foster better planning and use.
Health – a prerequisite for development
Developing sustainable markets and improving food security
Switzerland supports the agricultural and livestock sectors and the development of appropriate inclusive market systems. This will improve the population's adaptive capacity with regard to climate change, provide access to extension and advisory services, increase production and create economic opportunities and decent jobs, especially for women and young people.
The programme helps to open up opportunities for vulnerable population groups to generate additional income and improve their living conditions. It offers measures for better management and use of water and soil, increased soil fertility and better access to productive resources. In addition, it encourages the development of employment opportunities by improving vocational training and adapting it to the needs of the market and the expectations of young people.
In the event of a food crisis, the programme will contribute to food and nutritional assistance for vulnerable households.
Cross-cutting themes
Equality and governance
Switzerland works to achieve gender equality, paying particular attention to boosting women's participation in the public sphere and political leadership. From an economic perspective, there is a focus on the promotion of female entrepreneurs and improving the integration of women within selected value chains. Special attention continues to be paid to girls' education and retention in the school system.
In an uncertain political environment and in the face of weakening social cohesion, Switzerland's support for increased accountability of public authorities and inclusive participation of civil society in public policy remains key. This support is provided at local and national level, but also at regional level in the regions where Swiss development cooperation programmes are implemented.
Approach and partners
Switzerland's activities in Chad are carried out through the instruments of development cooperation, humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. Switzerland's 2023–26 cooperation programme provides the basis for more in-depth support for the transition process under way in Chad. Going forward, cooperation with UN organisations in particular will be strengthened and the partner base broadened. Furthermore, cooperation with the still largely undeveloped private sector is of great importance to achieve sustainable development results.
Links
Documents
Current Projects
Appui au renforcement des capacités de résilience des populations vulnérables du Batha – REPAR
16.09.2024
- 15.09.2027
L’intervention vise à améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle des populations vulnérables de la province du Batha de manière holistique, à travers une approche prenant en compte à la fois les activités de développement et humanitaire. Le projet appuie la mise en place d’un mécanisme local durable de prévention et de gestion des crises alimentaires, l’augmentation des revenus des ménages vulnérables et l’assistance alimentaire pendant les périodes de soudure.
Chad, IFRC Emergency Flood Response 2024
01.09.2024
- 30.06.2025
This contribution aims to support the IFRC and its members in contributing to meeting the urgent needs of people affected by the floods in Chad. Through the provision of integrated assistance such as shelter and food, health and care, including WASH services, and the strengthening of protection and prevention, the security and weII-being of communities affected by the disaster will be improved, the impacts of the emergency mitigated, and prevention of future disasters strengthened.
Production des Connaissances et Appui Institutionnel pour une gestion intégrée des Ressources en Eau au Tchad - ResEau
01.06.2024
- 31.05.2028
Le Tchad subit fortement les effets du changement climatique avec des pluviométries aléatoires. Le sous-sol du Tchad dispose d’un important potentiel en eau. Faute de compétences nationales, ces ressources en eau restent très peu mobilisées. La DDC renforce, à travers ce projet, les compétences et les connaissances nationales pour favoriser une gestion durable de ces ressources et contribue ainsi à la résilience du Tchad face aux changements climatiques.
Soutien au programme d’INSO au Tchad
01.06.2024
- 31.05.2026
L’environnement opérationnel étant de plus en plus complexe pour les ONG humanitaires et de développement au Tchad pour des raisons sécuritaires, la DDC soutient l'ouverture d'un bureau d'International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) afin de fournir une gamme de services essentiels sur les aspects sécuritaires et d’accès, aux ONG internationales et nationales, leur permettant de remplir leurs mandats auprès des populations de l’Est, du Bassin du Lac Tchad et du Sud.
Direct action Chad WASH Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
01.04.2024
- 31.12.2024
Chad hosts over 565’000 refugees from the recent crisis in Sudan, adding to the 595’000 refugees already residing in the country. Acces to safe drinking water is one of the biggest challenges for the Humanitarian actors. SDC provides material to Médécins sans frontiers. for analysing potential water sources and distributing the drinking water obtained. Two SHA experts will introduce the material during a short mission to Chad.
Additional Allocation of SDC Funding (Sub-Saharan Africa Division) in 2024 to ICRC Operations in Sudan
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2024
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
2024 Additional allocation to WFP Country Strategic Plans (NHF)
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2024
The war in Sudan entered its second year. Sudan is facing a major humanitarian catastrophe. The conflict also affected neighbouring countries, in particular Chad and South Sudan who are already struggling with a dire humanitarian situation that pre-existed before the conflict broke out. The consequences of the war exacerbated the acute food insecurity situation in those countries. With additional funding, SDC reinforces WFP’s emergency response to deliver life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Sudan, Chad and South Sudan.
Chad, MSF Emergency Resp. Sudan Crisis
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2024
This contribution aims to support MSF’s emergency response to the needs of refugees and returnees having fled the war in Sudan as well as host communities in Eastern Chad. By ensuring access to quality healthcare and providing water and sanitation services for refugees as well as host communities in Adré and at Aboutengué/Ourang camp, MSF contributes to reducing illness and mortality rates among the conflict-affected people and improve their living conditions.
Projet d’assistance aux politiques en matière de sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, et transformation des systèmes agroalimentaires
08.12.2023
- 31.12.2024
La Feuille de route nationale sur les systèmes alimentaires, la Loi d’orientation agro-sylvo-pastorale et halieutique et la politique semencière sont des documents stratégiques sectorielles importants dans la projection de la politique du gouvernement dont la DDC a contribué à leur élaboration. En soutenant l’élaboration des textes d’application et l’appui au processus d’adoption desdits textes, la Suisse contribue aux réformes diverses permettant d’accélérer les transformations souhaitées pour améliorer les systèmes alimentaires.
SODEFIKA – Soutien au développement des filières arachide, sésame et karité
01.12.2023
- 30.11.2027
L’arachide, le sésame et le karité présentent des potentiels de diversification de la production agricole durable et de création d’emplois pour les exploitations familiales (surtout pour les femmes et les jeunes). En soutenant le développement de ces filières à travers l’approche de développement des systèmes de marché, la Suisse contribuera à la création de richesses, à la réduction de la vulnérabilité des ménages ruraux et des inégalités hommes et femmes.
Stabilisation des communautés dans le Kanem, le Bahr el-Gazel et le Batha
01.12.2023
- 01.01.2025
Les multiples crises au Tchad ont affecté les conditions de vie des populations, surtout de la bande sahélienne, peu soutenues par les acteurs humanitaires et du développement. A travers ce projet d’amélioration de l’accès aux services sociaux de base et des moyens de subsistance, la Suisse contribue à la stabilisation des communautés, surtout des jeunes des provinces du Kanem, du Bahr-El-Gazal et du Batha, réduisant ainsi la migration irrégulière depuis le Sahel tchadien.
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Emergency Response Plan Sudan Armed Conflict
01.06.2023
- 31.12.2024
Millions of people in Sudan are facing critical shortages of food, water, sanitation, shelter, non-food items, as well as access to basic education, psychosocial support and protection since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023. Based on its sectoral and technical areas of expertise, NRC therefore developed a multi-sectoral emergency response plan incl. multi-purpose cash, emergency shelter/ NFI, WASH, education assistance, and protection interventions.