This major international gathering brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, leaders of international organizations, civil society representatives, academics, and private sector stakeholders to address challenges related to fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV), as well as innovative solutions aimed at promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Active Participation and Highly Valued Contributions
Over the three days of the Forum, Ambassador Dedingar distinguished himself through his active engagement in plenary sessions, strategic roundtables, technical workshops, and high-level bilateral meetings.
His insightful analyses and constructive contributions were widely appreciated by participants. His interventions focused on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, inclusive governance, human capital development, youth and women’s empowerment, and strengthening the resilience of communities affected by crises.
Through his rich contributions, he emphasized the need for integrated approaches that address the root causes of fragility while fostering sustainable economic growth and stronger social cohesion.
High-Level Diplomatic Engagement.
One of the key moments of his participation was his presence at the opening plenary session titled “Refreshing How We Engage in FCV Settings”, dedicated to the future of development interventions in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
On this occasion, Ambassador Olivier Noudjalbaye Dedingar closely followed the strategic discussions cochaired by Mozambique President His Excellency Daniel Chapo alonggside World Bank President Mr. Ajay Banga, whose visions emphasizes job creation, economic opportunity, human capital development, private sector engagement, and strategic partnerships as key drivers of stability and prosperity.
Ambassador Dedingar also had the honor of exchanging views with Mr. Patrick Achi, President of the National Assembly of Cote d’Ivoire. Their discussions focused on economic resilience, job creation, and inclusive development in Africa.
These engagements reflect Ambassador Dedingar’s continued commitment to fostering constructive dialogue with key international decision-makers in order to contribute to sustainable solutions to global challenges.
Constructive Exchange with Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development.
On the margins of the Forum, Ambassador Olivier Noudjalbaye Dedingar held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.
The meeting took place during her participation in the high-level panel entitled “From Crisis to Opportunity : Unlocking Women’s Economic Potential in Fragile Settings.”
Discussions focused on the transformative role of women in peacebuilding, economic recovery, social resilience, and sustainable development across the African continent.
Both leaders underscored the importance of strengthening public policies that promote women’s economic empowerment, access to finance, leadership participation, and inclusion in decision-making processes.
Ambassador Dedingar commended Nigeria’s efforts in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, describing these initiatives as a source of inspiration for the African continent.
As both leaders emphasized:
“When women thrive, communities grow, economies strengthen, and nations become more resilient.”
Strategic Dialogue with the World Bank Group
Ambassador Dedingar also held a strategic exchange with Ms. Doreen Kibuka-Musoke, Senior Operations Officer and Gender Lead within the Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Department of the World Bank Group.
The discussions focused on the importance of gender-responsive policies, peacebuilding, inclusive development, and strengthening resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings, particularly in Africa.
Both parties highlighted the need to reinforce partnerships between governments, international institutions, civil society, academia, and local communities to effectively address the root causes of fragility.
They also emphasized the importance of placing women, youth, and vulnerable populations at the center of sustainable development and peace strategies.
A Strong Voice for Chad and Africa
Ambassador Olivier Noudjalbaye Dedingar’s notable participation in the 2026 Fragility Forum of the World Bank Group reflects his unwavering commitment to multilateral diplomacy, peacebuilding, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
Through his interventions, strategic meetings, and intellectual contributions, he effectively carried the voice of Chad and Africa within one of the world’s most influential platforms dedicated to conflict prevention, resilience, and inclusive development.
His engagement demonstrates the conviction that fragility-related challenges can only be addressed through dialogue, international cooperation, innovation, and the collective mobilization of all stakeholders.
Conclusion
The 2026 Fragility Forum reaffirmed a fundamental truth: sustainable peace cannot be achieved through security responses alone. It also requires strong institutions, economic opportunities, inclusive governance, gender equality, and robust partnerships among nations and peoples.
Through his active participation, distinguished interventions, and high-level diplomatic engagements, Ambassador Olivier Noudjalbaye Dedingar contributed to advancing these priorities while strengthening bridges between Africa and the international community.
Together, through dialogue, cooperation, and innovation, fragility can be transformed into resilience, challenges into opportunities, and aspirations into sustainable progress for present and future generations.
Written by Dr. Florence Omisakin, Freelance Journlist and Humanitarian
