As part of GEW 2024, GEN Chad, the official affiliate of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, organized a High-Level Panel on Entrepreneurial Inclusion. Taking center stage were co-moderators Routouang Mohamed Ndonga Christian, the chair of GEN Chad and the RJDLT Board, and Keimadji Victoria Bonadji, the president of the Leadership and Women’s Entrepreneurship Academy. The panel addressed the theme: "Entrepreneurial Inclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable and Equitable Development in Chad."
Key Pillars for the Future
The discussions focused on two major topics:
1. Policies and regulatory framework for entrepreneurial inclusion: analyzing public policies and reforms to foster a more inclusive environment.
2. Financing and technology for inclusion: exploring financial and technological innovations to support marginalized entrepreneurs.
A Prestigious Assembly
The panel brought together key players from Chad's political, economic, and entrepreneurial spheres including:
GUIBOLO FANGA MATHIEU, Minister of Commerce and Industry
ABAKAR DJERMAH AUMI, Minister of Youth and Sports
AMINA PRISCILLE LONGOH, Minister of State, Minister of Women and Children Protection
MATHIEU GASSI, UNFPA Chad representative
ALI ADI MAHAMAT SEID, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Mining, and Handicrafts (CCIAMA)
KHASSIM LOL MAHAMAT CHOUA, Director General of the National Agency for Investment and Exportation (ANIE)
YOUSSOUF RAHMA AMANE, Founder of MEM
ZAKARIA IBRAHIM ZAKARIA, CEO of ZIZ
Each speaker delivered insightful contributions, shedding light on practical strategies to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Inspiring Exchanges
The discussions emphasized critical points: enhancing access to finance, redesigning public policies to include vulnerable populations, and leveraging technology to reduce inequalities. The diverse perspectives shared during the session created a collaborative vision for Chad’s sustainable transformation through entrepreneurship.
A Vision of Hope for Chad
This session was marked by a remarkable collective energy. The commitment of public officials and the passion of entrepreneurs in attendance exemplified a promising future where entrepreneurial inclusion becomes a true driver of economic and social development in Chad.
A heartfelt thanks to all participants, panelists, and organizers for making this memorable discussion possible. This panel is a crucial step toward the sustainable transformation of Chad's entrepreneurial landscape. The future of inclusive entrepreneurship in Chad is taking shape!