BY OLIVER K. KIRUI, KHALID SIDDIG, HALA ABUSHAMA, AND ALEMAYEHU SEYOUM TAFFESSE OPEN ACCESS | CC-BY-4.0 The continuing conflict in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), underway since April 2023, is inflicting devastating impacts on the country’s economy and on livelihoods. Model estimates show that production declines across different […]
Model: Sudan’s ongoing conflict could reduce economic output by half and push 1.8 million into poverty
BY KHALID SIDDIG, MARIAM RAOUF, AND MOSAB AHMED OPEN ACCESS | CC-BY-4.0 The outbreak of war in Sudan on April 15 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) caused major disruptions in economic activities in the capital Khartoum and other areas of the country. More than six months later, the conflict […]
Using atmospheric satellite data to monitor unfolding economic impacts of conflict in Sudan
BY HALA ABUSHAMA, ZHE GUO, KHALID SIDDIG, OLIVER KIRUI, KIBROM ABAY, AND LIANGZHI YOU OPEN ACCESS | CC-BY-4.0 The armed conflict that erupted in Sudan in April 2023 has had severe implications for the country's economy. With disruptions in infrastructure, trade, and agricultural activities, the conflict has led to scarcity of goods, increased food prices, and reduced […]
Impact of the Ongoing Conflict on Smallholder Farmers in Sudan: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
Oliver Kirui, Khalid Siddig, Mosab Ahmed, Hala Abushama, Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse This study delves into the intricate dynamics of post-conflict agriculture in Sudan through a recent nationwide pre-harvest survey. Conducted between August and October 2023, the survey aimed to unveil the impact of conflict on smallholder farmers, their intentions, and the challenges faced during the […]
تفاقم أحد أبرز الانهيارات الاقتصادية الوخيمة التي شهدها العالم
تسبب ارتفاع أسعار المواد الغذائية واضطراب الإمدادات جراء نشوب الحرب في "أوكرانيا" في إلحاق أضرار فادحة بالبلدان الواقعة في "منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا"، بما في ذلك على سبيل المثال "مصر" و"السودان" و"اليمن" وهو ما يُعزى بشكل جزئي إلى فرط اعتمادها على واردات حبوب القمح. وبالرغم من ذلك، يتضرر "لبنان" – الذي يجتاز بالفعل في خضم أحد أبرز الانهيارات الاقتصادية الوخيمة التي شهدها العالم منذ خمسينيات القرن التاسع عشر – بمعدل استثنائي من التأثيرات السلبية القائمة في مجال الأمن الغذائي والناجمة عن اندلاع الصراع بين "روسيا" و"أوكرانيا".
