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4 Chad (Central Africa) INSTITUTIONS AND STAKEHOLDER DATABASE - Chad REC MEMBERSHIP – CEN-SAD, ECCAS, OHADA Chad Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) Overall Governance score 34.8 (/100) rank 47th (54) Population size and size of the informal economy: The population of Chad is estimated to be 20,976,604 as of 26 June 2025. This is based on Worldometer's elaboration of the latest United Nations data. The population represents 0.26% of the world's total population, and Chad ranks 64th in the list of countries by population. The size of Chad's informal economy is estimated to be 41.1% which represents approximately $13090.825 Billion million at official current GDP PPP levels. Nature of the legal system and ILO status: Chad has been a member of the ILO since 1960; the Chad Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) is a framework developed by the ILO in collaboration with the government and social partners of Chad to promote decent and productive work within the country. It serves as a roadmap for achieving national development goals related to employment, social protection, social dialogue, and workers' rights. The DWCP is aligned with Chad's national development plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, contributing to the broader effort to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Workers’ rights in human rights system, national labour law / social protection and scope of protection: Chad's human rights system offers protections for worker's rights, but faces challenges in enforcement and implementation, particularly regarding freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the right to strike. While the law provides for these rights, restrictions and limitations exist, and the government's actions sometimes undermine these protections. Chad's national labour law and social protection framework are undergoing significant development, with a focus on expanding coverage and strengthening social safety nets, particularly for vulnerable populations. The new National Social Protection Strategy (SNPS) 2022-2026 aims to establish a comprehensive and effective system. This includes addressing financial needs, livelihood security, risk management, and access to basic social services for all residents, including refugees. Existing laws, regulatory, policy, or initiatives for the protection of workers in the Informal Economy (Scope and Sector if relevant): PART 2 – SECTOR SPECIFIC REGULATION IN SELECTED COUNTRIES → Domestic Work Sector → Street Vendor → Waste Reclaiming → Home working → Gig Work and the Platform Economy → Farm Work → The Mining Sector and Artisanal Mining → Taxi and Transport Sector (Gig-work/platform economy overlap) → Cross-Border Informal Trade