Course summary: trade and business in Chad
The economy of the Republic of Chad did enough well in 2010, growing 6% (1.7% in 2009).
Economic growth of the Republic of Chad was also driven
by foreign factors (global oil prices). The
Chadian oil sector advanced by only 0.3% however, while the non-oil sector grew
strongly (6.4%, against 3.3% in 2009).
The Republic of Chad is member of the:
Partnership with emerging countries
(People's Republic of China and India) focuses
in sectors of the Chadian economy disregarded by traditional
trade partners. Though Chad produces oil, neither
nation seems to be interested in its raw materials, and the partnerships are
based on
International trade and Foreign direct investment (FDI). (Source: African Dev. Bank)
- Population of the Republic of Chad: 9.5 million people
- Official languages: Arabic, French
- Religion: Islam (44%), Christianity (33%), Animism (23%)
- Currency: CFA franc
- Capital: N'Djamena
- Borders: Niger, Libya, Sudan,
Central Africa,
Cameroon,
Nigeria
Chad is member of: ECA United Nations Economic Commission for Africa,
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD),
African Union, African Development Bank, CEN-SAD Africa, OIF,
GSP,
Cotonou Agreement,
AGOA - African Growth and Opportunity Act,
Forum Africa People's Republic of China,
Forum Africa India,
African Union,
Organization Islamic Conference,
Islamic Development Bank ...
Example of the course doing business in Chad (French):
TBC LOGISTIC (CHAD). Founded in 1963 in Bangui (capital of the Central African Republic), Transport Banos and Co. (TBC) is now present throughout the African continent. The operations are coordinated from Douala, Cameroon. TBC has
a network of offices and agents covering the whole of Africa including Chad,
Congo Brazzaville, Nigeria, Guinea, Benin and
South Africa.
