Livestock is a crucial component of Sudan's national economy, making significant contributions to poverty alleviation and food security. However, despite the sector's importance, the country has not conducted a comprehensive livestock census since 1975, leaving it with outdated and often unreliable data. Discrepancies between official statistics and field observations highlight the need for updated and […]
We Need to Know the Economic Impacts of Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
A recent publication featured in Nature Human Behavior on May 6, 2024, delves into the severe socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Since the conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began on April 15, 2023, in Khartoum, it has spread across the country. The humanitarian toll […]
Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey
A recent report published by IFPRI and UNDP reveals the severe socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing conflict on rural households in Sudan. The survey behind the report, which was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, highlights severe disruptions in income, inadequate housing, and disparities in access to essential services such as water, electricity, and […]
مؤتمر: استكشاف أبعاد الصراع في السودان – رؤى بحثية وتداعيات السياسات
الثاني والعشرون من مارس 2024 هالة أبوشامة، خالد صديق، أوليفر كيروي، مصعب أحمد، بول دوروش منذ اندلاع الحرب في أبريل 2023، عانى ملايين الأشخاص في السودان من فقدان سبل العيش وتدمير البنية التحتية وتعطيل الخدمات الأساسية. ومع استمرار الحرب، يواجه السودان أكبر أزمة نزوح في العالم – مع نزوح 6.5 مليون نازح داخليا ودفع […]
Navigating Sudan’s Conflict: Research Insights and Policy Implications
Hybrid Event: March 5, 2024 at 8:00am-6:00pm EAT / 12:00am - 10:00am EST. IFPRI and UNDP have partnered for this event on wide-ranging and in-depth analysis to better understand the socioeconomic impact of the war in Sudan, and to inform policy and programmatic recommendations.
