Chad’s Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production is stepping up efforts to modernise its operations with the rollout of seven digital platforms designed to improve data management, information sharing and administrative efficiency.
The platforms were developed under the Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project (PRAPS), specifically through its animal health component, with technical assistance from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and financial support from the World Bank.
Speaking at the initiative’s launch, Minister of Livestock and Animal Production, Professor Abderahim Awat Atteib, said the move reflects the Head of State’s vision of making digital technology a driving force for administrative reform and growth in the livestock sector.
He stressed that digitalisation goes beyond simply introducing new technologies, describing it as a strategic tool for improving working methods, strengthening transparency, streamlining information flows and making public services more effective.
The Minister also urged officials across the department to take ownership of the new platforms and integrate them into their daily activities. He highlighted the need to protect systems, and keep data regularly updated to ensure the platforms operate effectively.
Dr Abdelrassoul Dadi, representing the PRAPS National Coordinator, echoed the importance of ensuring that staff make lasting and effective use of the newly introduced tools.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen public administration and modernise Chad’s livestock sector through digital innovation, with the ultimate goal of delivering more efficient services and improving sector management.