Khartoum – OnePress
The Sudanese Minister of Finance, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is exploring ways to strengthen the country’s stabilization and economic recovery efforts, and to support reconstruction paths in light of the ongoing war’s fallout.
This came during his meeting in Khartoum with the Acting Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sudayu Boro Zukova, where they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two sides and ways to expand technical and programmatic support for development projects.
The Minister of Finance, dr. The government is interested in strengthening partnerships with international and regional financing and development institutions to contribute to the implementation of reconstruction projects and economic stability, pointing to the importance of supporting the clean water and renewable energy sectors to expand services in safe areas, as well as enhancing food security.
The minister also stressed the need to continue on the path of digital transformation and economic reform, and the integration of the informal economy within the formal economy, which contributes to raising the efficiency of economic performance and advancing development efforts.
The two sides agreed to arrange an enlightening conference for the private sector, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme, with the aim of involving it in the implementation of development and service projects during the next phase.
For her part, she stressed the readiness of UNDP to provide the necessary technical support and strengthen cooperation with the Sudanese government in the fields of development and reconstruction, stressing the importance of coordinating efforts with international partners to ensure the effectiveness of interventions.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of the UN program.