World Engineering Day: A future vision for the reconstruction of Sudan – something for the fatherland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Gharib
The fourth March of each year comes to us, taking with him the International Engineering Day, which was approved by UNESCO in 2019, to remind us of the central role that engineers play in the construction of a sustainable future. This year, this day is of particular importance for Sudan, which faces great challenges after the war, and needs double efforts to rebuild and develop.
There is no doubt that engineering is not only a profession, but rather an essential engine for the development of companies and the construction of the future. Thanks to innovation and creativity, engineers can transform ideas into a tangible reality and help solve problems that humanity is confronted, such as climate change, lack of resources and economic and social challenges.
After the end of the war, Sudan will face enormous challenges in the reconstruction of the affected infrastructure and the provision of basic services to citizens. Here, the role of Sudanese engineers, who have the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve this, comes, therefore Sudan must rebuild roads, bridges, airports and ports, in addition to electricity, water and sanitation networks. Civilian engineers, architects, electricians and mechanics can contribute to the design and implementation of these projects, using the latest sustainable technologies and materials.
Since the war has destroyed many houses and buildings, which requires providing urgent housing solutions to affected people. Architectural engineers and town planners can design and implement innovative housing projects that meet the needs of the population and take into account environmental conditions.
As Sudan has enormous natural resources, it can be used to generate renewable energies, such as solar energy and wind energy. Electric and mechanical engineers can develop and implement renewable energy projects to provide clean and sustainable energy.
In addition to promoting agricultural development, the Sudanese economy strongly depends on agriculture, which was seriously affected during the war. Agricultural engineers can develop and implement modern irrigation projects and use advanced agricultural technologies to increase productivity and improve food security.
Take advantage of modern technology, Sudanese engineers can benefit from modern technology, such as artificial intelligence and robots, in terms of reconstruction and development. These technologies can be used in the design and implementation of engineering projects, the analysis of enormous data and the effective management of resources.
The engineering sector in Sudan faces major challenges, such as lack of funding, the lack of qualified executives and the deterioration of the educational infrastructure. However, there are promising opportunities to achieve sustainable development, by investing in education and training, by encouraging innovation and creativity and improving cooperation with the private sector and civil society.
On international engineering, we highlight the importance of the role of engineers in building a better future for Sudan. Thanks to serious and persistent work, Sudanese engineers can transform challenges into opportunities and contribute to the realization of sustainable development and prosperity.
