Researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), IFPRI Sudan, and collaborating institutions participated in Fragile Lives 2026, presenting four studies on social protection, humanitarian assistance, and community-based targeting in fragile and conflict-affected settings, drawing on evidence from Sudan and Ethiopia. Kibrom Abay (IFPRI, Senior Research Fellow) presented two studies: one examining whether participatory […]
Integrated hydrological and economic assessment of hydropower and irrigation development in Sudan under climate change
Demands for water, energy, and food are rapidly increasing in many low- and middle-income countries, driving the development of large-scale hydropower and irrigation projects. As climate change poses major risks and uncertainties for large-scale infrastructure investments, it is essential to stress-test infrastructure development plans to address these challenges and strengthen resilience. The Nile is one […]
Characteristics and survival of agrifood micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Sudan’s recent conflict
The April 2023 outbreak of violent conflict in Sudan severely disrupted agrifood systems, markets, and livelihoods, with micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) playing a critical role in sustaining food supply, employment, and economic activity. This paper examines firm-level characteristics associated with higher operational continuity among MSMEs that remained active during the conflict. The analysis […]
Sudan’s conflict at three years: Evidence for recovery, resilience, and rebuilding
Three years into the outbreak of violent conflict in Sudan, the crisis has become far more than a humanitarian emergency. Evidence presented at the Third Sudan Conflict Conference in Cairo in April 2026 showcased how the war has disrupted agriculture, markets, livelihoods, public services, and institutions, while forcing households and businesses to adapt under extreme pressure. The conference highlighted […]
Agricultural recovery and resilience in Sudan: Findings from the THABAT Project baseline survey of farmers
This report presents the findings from a baseline survey of farmers conducted as part of IFPRI’s impact evaluation of a sub-component of the food security component of the THABAT project in Sudan. The report documents farmers’ pre-intervention conditions across agricultural production, input access, climate-smart practices, food security, market conditions, and institutional trust in the three […]
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