# Urban governance and management in Chad > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-governance-and-management-in-chad > Updated: 2026-09-25T17:25:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Urban management and governance efforts are being intensified across Chadian cities to address rapid growth and disorder. In Moundou, provincial authorities are implementing measures to curb unregulated urban expansion and the proliferation of unauthorized buildings. Strategies include technical inspections, strict authorization processes, and the demolition of illegal structures to manage the pressure on infrastructure and sanitation. Local commissions have also been mobilized to resolve increasing land disputes caused by subdivision operations. In the capital, N’Djaména, the Ministry of Decentralization has engaged with municipal leadership to evaluate urban governance. Discussions focused on combating urban disorder, the unauthorized occupation of public spaces, and the sale of adulterated alcoholic beverages. Officials emphasized the need for improved institutional coordination and continuous dialogue between different levels of local government to enhance the living environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: ANER Director General Thierno Alia Mbengue visits Ndiassane Newly appointed ANER Director General Thierno Alia Mbengue visited Ndiassane to engage with religious authorities and seek blessings for his mandate in Senegal. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ndjamna-urban-governance-evaluated-by-ministry-of-decentralization ### 2026-09-04: Moundou authorities move to curb unregulated urban expansion Moundou authorities are implementing stricter controls, including inspections and demolitions, to combat unregulated urban expansion and land disputes caused by rapid demographic growth in Chad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moundou-authorities-move-to-curb-unregulated-urban-expansion --- Cite as: Urban governance and management in Chad. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-governance-and-management-in-chad