Chad continues to face significant humanitarian, climate, and security shocks, in
a context where oil revenues and official development aid are at risk. Following the
expiration of the former Extended Credit Facility (ECF) in June 2024 and the closing of the
political transition in February 2025, the authorities have requested a new arrangement
under the ECF to address the country’s protracted balance of payments needs and support
their reform efforts to achieve macroeconomic stability and high and inclusive growth.
Given inherent fragilities and heightened regional and global uncertainty, the authorities
see a new Fund-supported program as a policy anchor and as a catalyst. They are
committed to prudent management of public finances and to lift development outcomes
and spur diversification.