This paper describes four possible scenarios for the future of Sudan,defined by two key uncertainties: 1) In 2012, will Sudan be united or will the North and South have gone separate ways? 2) In 2012, will there be a new war between the North and the South, or will there be no war? Download
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The primary objective of this case study from 2009 is to identify key areas, local sectors, local needs and (im)possibilities where (Dutch) public-private cooperation can best or most efficiently contribute to pro-poor, just and sustainable economic growth. Download
This policy brief from 2009 discussess some of the possible consequences of South Sudan’s secession. Download
This article considers how China’s involvement in and relation to Sudanese politics has developed over the past two decades, by examining two important and inter-related manifestations of China’s changing engagement with Northern and Southern Sudan amidst the coexistence of ongoing conflict in Darfur and a formal North–South peace. Link to publication
This paper seeks to understand the structure, mechanics, and agency of arms flows to and within Sudan from 2006 to 2009, thereby focusing attention on the scope of arms flows both to the Khartoum regime and to Southern Sudan. Download
This anti-corruption strategy is derived from the analysis of stakeholder consultations over a period of two years and is hinged on twelve guiding principles that describe multiple policy goals of the GoSS. The strategy is meant to be a tool for implementing standard practices and procedures in both public and private sectors to improve service delivery and eradicate corrupt practices to achieve sustainable social, economic and political development. Download
Projects Sudan’s 2010 elections, the nature of the Sudanese state and politics and the calculations of key political players. Download
This report from 2009 summarizes three workshops designed to explore opportunities to avoid political violence in Sudan through the end of 2011 thus after the referendum in then Southern Sudan. Sponsored by the United States Institute of Peace, these workshops took place during April and May 2009 with assistance from Policy Futures, LLC. Twenty Sudan experts participated. Download
Since the Anglo-Egyptian colonial epoch (1898-1956), development in Sudan has mainly been based on large-scale projects, such as the Gezira Irrigation Scheme, Rahad Irrigation Scheme, Jonglei Canal, oil exploitation, Merowe Dam and rain-fed mechanized agricultural schemes. Without doubt, these projects, implemented in the name of the „national interest,‟ have benefited the country immensely. Nonetheless, it is also true that they have been associated with conflicts and displacement as people who feel marginalized resort to arms…
The purpose of this assessment is to inform the development of an integrated, multi-sectoral program to support the CPA by delivering tangible peace dividends. This will be done through building capacity of state and county governments to effectively engage citizens and address their needs. Data for this assessment was gathered through review of official documents, informant interviews, and limited visits to local communities and service providers. Download
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