By Djinodji SOLMENGAR Rodrigue
Chad expects its economy to grow by 7.3% in 2027, up from 6% in 2026. The government plans to spend CFAF 3,002 billion under its proposed record budget.
The Council of Ministers approved the 2027 Finance Bill on Thursday. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno chaired the meeting.
The proposed budget estimates total government resources at CFAF 3,065 billion. This represents a 35% increase from 2026. It is also the first time Chad’s general budget has exceeded CFAF 3,000 billion.
Oil revenues are expected to reach CFAF 1,184.2 billion, up 52%. The government also expects non-oil revenues to rise by 20% to CFAF 1,308 billion.
The government plans to allocate nearly CFAF 1,457 billion to public investment. Priority areas include roads, electricity, drinking water, agriculture, livestock and industrial development.
The health sector will also receive additional funding. The government plans to support hospitals and health centres across the country.
The proposed budget also provides for the recruitment of 6,265 public servants. More than 6,170 of them will work in social services across the provinces.
The government expects the economy to grow mainly through stronger non-oil activity, infrastructure projects and industrial development.
Parliament must now examine the Finance Bill before its final adoption.