Sudan represents one of the most severe and rapidly evolving agrifood system crises globally. Since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), widespread displacement, market disruptions, declining agricultural production, and institutional collapse have fundamentally reshaped livelihoods, food systems, and human capital. These challenges […]
IFPRI Researchers Present Research on Social Protection and Humanitarian Assistance at Fragile Lives 2026
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 […]
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