Sudan Conflict Conference The Sudan conflict, now entering its third year, continues to devastate the country’s socioeconomic fabric. As of January 2025, more than 8.8 million people were internally displaced, and over 3.3 million had sought refuge in neighboring countries. Conservative reports estimate over 32,000 fatalities occurred between the start of the war on April […]
Determinants of household water and energy access and their impacts on food security and health outcomes in Sudan
This study investigates the determinants of access to safe water and reliable energy for households in Sudan using nationally representative data from a recent labor market survey. The results show that urbanization, education, and wealth significantly enhance the access households have to these essential services, while rural areas and less developed regions, particularly in the […]
Income, employment, transfers, and household welfare dynamics before and during the conflict in Sudan
This study examines the impact in Sudan of conflict on employment and incomes and the effect of remittances and assistance received by a household on its food insecurity and food consumption. The analyses use data from the 2022 Sudan Labor Market Panel Survey (SLMPS), the 2023 Sudan Rural Household Survey (SRHS), and the 2024 Sudan […]
The effects of conflict-induced migration on food security and health related outcomes in Sudan: From displacement to despair
This study investigates the socioeconomic effects of conflict-induced migration in Sudan, focusing on the food security and access to healthcare of displaced households. Triggered by the civil conflict that started in April 2023, the recent widespread displacement of households has intensified vulnerabilities across the country. Using three datasets—the pre conflict 2022 Sudan Labor Market Panel […]
Sudan Conflict Conference: Navigating Recovery and Resilience
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Sudan is hosting the Sudan Conflict Conference: Navigating Recovery and Resilience to deliberate the different assessments conducted on the impact of the ongoing conflict and explore pathways for recovery and share relevant lessons from other parts of the world. 📅 Date: 14–15 April 2025📍 Venue: Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi […]