Sudan’s farmers are ready to return - private investment could get them there
A UN-backed initiative aims to revitalize Sudan's agricultural sector by mobilizing $155 million in private sector investment. The plan seeks to address severe food insecurity caused by the ongoing civil war.
Why it matters
Sudan's economy and food supply have been devastated by conflict, making private sector recovery essential for humanitarian stability.
The war in Sudan has devastated the economy and agricultural production, but a UN-backed plan aims to mobilise private sector investment to help farmers return to their fields.
The roadmap for recovery, and the potential for some $155 million in external investment, were among the outcomes of a three-day dialogue held this week in Khartoum, organized by the UN Development Programme ( UNDP ) and Sudan’s Ministry of Finance.
More than 300 participants from 20 countries – representing the Government, financial institutions, the national and international private sector, farmers’ and trade associations, as well as other stakeholders – registered for the event.
“ This dialogue is a stepping stone towards moving forward in bringing more private sector engagement, which ultimately socioeconomic recovery depends on ,” said Arvind Kumar, Team Leader for Recovery and Resilience at the UNDP Country Office in Sudan.
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