Chad

Chad is a landlocked, oil-producing economy in Central Africa. Petroleum (produced since 2003 via the Doba Basin and Chad-Cameroon pipeline) is the primary revenue source, though production has declined. Agriculture and livestock employ the majority of the population. The country faces severe climate challenges (Lake Chad has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s) and security threats from regional instability. Chad's strategic location and military role in Sahel security operations give it geopolitical importance. Business operations are challenging due to isolation, limited infrastructure, and governance concerns.