In One Day, Chad Handed ARISE an Industrial Zone and Took a Chinese Grant
Chad signed six agreements handing ARISE IIP its flagship industrial zone and, on the same day, accepted a 300 million yuan Chinese grant described as immediately drawable. The post In One Day, Chad Handed ARISE an Industrial Zone and Took a Chinese Grant appeared first on The Rio Times .
In a single day, Chad granted ARISE IIP a significant industrial zone and simultaneously received a substantial grant from China. The Zindjam industrial zone, totaling 622 hectares, includes areas for livestock, parks, quarantine facilities, buying zones, and a gas-fired power plant. Construction began in August 2025. The zone's aim is to transition Chad from a live animal export economy to one focused on processed meat production, a strategy similar to those implemented in other African countries.
The signing of the industrial zone agreements occurred on 19 August, followed by a 300 million yuan Chinese grant on 20 August. This financial aid, described as immediately drawable, is part of Chad Connexion 2030, a national development plan valued at approximately US$30 billion. The grant, a gift rather than a loan, is expected to bolster Chad's infrastructure, social development, digital projects, and workforce training.
The foreign investment and grant represent a marked shift in Chad's economic strategy, signaling a move towards higher-value-added industries and reduced reliance on raw commodity exports.
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