Multiple crises, including humanitarian and security challenges, arising from both the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change – which caused serious flooding in 2022 - have affected SDG progress in Chad. The government declared a state of emergency in response to severe food insecurity and malnutrition in 2022 and 2024. Relief measures included a National Solidarity and Support Fund to increase food stocks, and fiscal reductions, primarily on food products. A national Covid-19 plan was adopted in response to the pandemic, and water and electricity were provided free-of-charge for a limited period during 2020. Trade unions were not associated with any of these measures, however. Trade unions report that while there is no government policy specifically aimed at achieving SDG 8 (inclusive and sustainable growth, employment and decent work), other policies and strategies do contribute to it. These include the Master Plan for Industrialisation and Diversification of the Economy (PDIDE), the African Continental Free Trade Area implementation strategy, and national strategies on social protection and private sector development. A programme to boost entrepreneurship launched in 2023 provides CAF 30 billion in funding, as well as tax relief measures, for small businesses.