The Islamic Development Bank Group and Chad discussed potential cooperation under their recently finalized Country Engagement Framework during the 2026 World Bank–International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The framework supports Chad Connection 2030 and focuses on infrastructure, economic transformation and social resilience, but the talks did not identify specific financing commitments. Potential areas of cooperation included transport, water, agriculture, energy, education and human development. The parties also considered mobilizing concessional and blended finance for priority projects and developing a pipeline of well-prepared operations. Broader engagement could cover private sector development, trade and investment, as well as Islamic finance and capital market solutions.
Islamic Development Bank discusses financing opportunities with Chad under new engagement framework
The Islamic Development Bank Group and Chad discussed potential cooperation under their recently finalized Country Engagement Framework, including concessional and blended financing for priority development projects. The talks covered infrastructure, agriculture, energy and human development, alongside private sector, trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities.