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Commercial Bank Tchad signs partnership to support youth employment

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Commercial Bank Tchad and the organising committee of the National Employment Forum signed an agreement on 20 October 2026 to open up career opportunities for young people. The partnership provides for jobs, internships and business support, according to Journal du Tchad.

Commercial Bank Tchad (CBT) signed a partnership on Tuesday 20 October 2026 with the organising committee of the National Employment Forum (FNE 2026) to support youth employment and entrepreneurship. The agreement provides for job and internship opportunities, according to Journal du Tchad.

As the FNE 2026’s official and exclusive banking partner, CBT is also to provide technical support to young PROJIACE promoters to help them develop their business projects. The forum aims to mobilise the banking sector around youth employment, training and the creation of economic activities.

The agreement is part of preparations for the National Employment Forum in N’Djamena, which AASEP was already preparing for on 2 October. Young people from Moyen-Chari had also mobilised ahead of the forum in Sarh, according to an article published on 9 October.

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