Overview of the Extractive Industries

Sales of oil account for around 80% of the Government of Chad’s revenue. The exploration of other minerals has so far been negligible. They include clay, gold, lime, limestone, salt, sand, soda ash and stone. Chad also has deposits of uranium, which are currently being explored.

Status of EITI Implementation

Chad was accepted as a Candidate on 16 April 2010. It has until 15 April 2012 to complete an EITI Validation.

On 29 March 2010, when submitting the Candidate application, the Minister of Petrol and Energy reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the EITI, and to working with civil society and extractive companies to this end.

A decision-making High National Committee, a working-level Steering Committee and a Technical Secretariat have been set up.

A workplan, with clear definition of key milestones and measurable targets in the EITI process, including scheduling of Validation has been published on 30 March 2010 and has been made available on the website of GRAMP-TC.

Governance of EITI implementation

The Minister of Petrol and Energy, HE Tabe Eugène N’Gaoulam is the EITI Champion.

Mr Mahamat Saleh Al-Habbo was appointed head of the Technical Secretariat and serves as the EITI National Coordinator.

Mr Mahamat Saleh Al-Habbo
Head of the Technical Secretariat
malhabo [dot] rad [at] intnet [dot] td

For further information, please contact Regional Director Tim Bittiger at the EITI International Secretariat.