Rebuilding Sudan: A Global Vision of Future Challenges and Opportunities – Something for the Homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
Sudan is witnessing a bleeding wound resulting from years of conflict and war that have destroyed its infrastructure and displaced millions of people. However, there are glimmers of hope emerging through reconstruction initiatives aimed at building a better future for Sudan. These initiatives, like the one in Port Sudan, are laying the foundation for a new phase of development and construction.
The reconstruction process in Sudan faces complex and interconnected challenges that require innovative and comprehensive solutions. The economic crisis perspective includes: The country is suffering from a severe economic crisis that was exacerbated by war and siege during the Salvation Era, which limits its ability to provide the resources needed for reconstruction. Tribal conflicts contribute to the complexity of the reconstruction process, as it requires building trust among different social components. Sudan faces major challenges due to… Climate change, such as drought and desertification, makes the reconstruction process more difficult.
To overcome these challenges, there is a need to develop a comprehensive strategic vision for the reconstruction of Sudan, centered on the people, providing basic services such as health, education and clean water, enabling local communities to participate in decision-making processes and building strong structures. partnerships with the international community, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. To attract investment and provide technical and financial support, in addition to investing in modern technologies, such as renewable energy and smart agriculture, to achieve sustainable development, promote the principles of good governance, fight corruption and build strong institutions capable of managing the reconstruction process.
The media plays a crucial role in the reconstruction process, as it can educate citizens on the importance of participating in the reconstruction process, their rights and duties, promote and encourage dialogue and understanding between different social components, build bridges of trust and combat rumors and fake news that hinder the reconstruction process, in addition to focusing on the positive efforts made in the field of reconstruction, highlighting successes.
Sudan can benefit from the experience of countries that have successfully reconstructed after wars, such as Germany, Japan and Kosovo. These countries have focused on transitional justice, addressing the causes of conflict, holding perpetrators accountable, building national reconciliation and investing in education by building a strong education system that can meet the needs of the labour market and creating an attractive environment for investment, supporting and encouraging the private sector to participate in the reconstruction process.
Youth, women and civil society are considered among the most important forces for change in Sudan. They can contribute to the reconstruction process through community initiatives by implementing small and micro projects that contribute to improving the lives of local communities, by raising awareness, educating and creating awareness of the importance of education, health and human rights, by monitoring government performance and lobbying for reforms.
Despite the enormous challenges facing Sudan, there is still hope for a better future. With combined national and international efforts, Sudan can recover and become a prosperous and stable country.