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UNDP Sudan is focused on critical aspects of the transition, like stabilization and peace, and institutional reform.

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Hope for better jobs eclipses religious ideology as main driver of recruitment to violent extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa

New UN Development Programme report findings challenge traditional assumptions about what drives people to violent extremism, and highlight urgent need to move away from security-driven responses to development-based approaches focused on prevention.

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Crossing Lines: Development Driving Collaboration in South Kordofan's Disputed Areas

In Sudan’s South Kordofan, a history of conflict and underdevelopment means access to basic services is limited. While hostilities have ended, armed group SPLM-N (al-Hilu) retain control over several surrounding areas, with access limitations.

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Changing with the times: fostering adaptability within the private sector

The private sector is the engine for recovery, economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation. On average, private sector comprises 60% of a developing country’s gross domestic product (GDP), 90% of jobs and 80% of total international capital flows.

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Combining humanitarian, development, and peace efforts.
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Combining humanitarian, development, and peace efforts.

Combining humanitarian, development, and peace efforts is essential for stable communities in Sudan. But...what does that look like?

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Sudan's sports passion - a unique tool for peace
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Goal! Sports complex reopens in South Darfur supporting youth and peace

Sudan's sports passion - a unique tool for peace.

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Enhancing community stabilization in Darfur.
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Enhancing Community Stablization in Dafur

Enhancing community stabilization through innovative value chain partnerships in Darfur.

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Sudan’s first wind turbine arrives
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Sudan’s first wind turbine arrives

A 63m-tall wind turbine has crossed Sudan’s Northern State, marking the first milestone towards the country’s first commercial-scale wind-energy plant. Construction will begin shortly and is estimated to take two to three weeks.

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UNDP response for host communities and Ethiopian refugees in Eastern Sudan
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Update three: UNDP response for host communities and Ethiopian refugees in Eastern Sudan

Efforts to support the more than 46,000 Ethiopian refugees, and nearby host communities, continues in Eastern Sudan.

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UNDP Hosts the Haggar Stakeholders’ Forum: The Private Sector and the UNGC
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UNDP Hosts the Haggar Stakeholders’ Forum: The Private Sector and the UNGC

“At the UN, we recognize the role of the private sector in securing the stability of Sudan through ensuring livelihood and economic stabilization.” – Khardiata Lo N’Diaye, Deputy Special Representative for Sudan, and United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan.

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Guided by the vision of Sudan’s transition and ongoing peace efforts, and with dedicated assistance from the international community and national partners, UNDP’s work currently focuses on supporting those left behind in key areas of development. This is done in alignment with the rest of the UN and the Sustainable Development Goals.

About Sudan

65.1

Life Expectancy at Birth

Number for life expectancy at birth

730

GDP Per Capita

In Current Prices (USD) 2020

65%

Poverty Rate

Latest estimates by Ministry of Finance (2020)

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