
Foreword
The people of Sudan have brought about historic change through their demands for a more peaceful, inclusive, democratic and prosperous future for their country. The transitional government is committed to beginning a new chapter in Sudan’s history, building on the aspirations and optimism of the people.
The momentous challenges ahead – the scale of which must not be underestimated – will be tackled determinedly. Sudan has suffered decades of endemic conflict, and the government is dedicated to prioritizing a peace process that will bring about a comprehensive and sustainable peace in every region, as well as implementing a more representative and equitable system of governance for all.
Achieving a successful democratic transition will be contingent on addressing serious economic challenges, with deep reforms needed to stabilize the economy and implement structural transformation in the coming years. Wide-ranging political and economic reforms, correctly formulated and applied, must create the conditions for assured growth, development and prosperity in the long term.
The Sudan Stakeholder Dialogues series was designed and convened under the auspices of the Chatham House Africa Programme, with the aim of bringing together a diverse range of experts to foster constructive exchanges on options for economic recovery and reform – and creating the environment necessary to do so. Developments in Sudan during 2019 inevitably meant that the shape and focus of the dialogues changed, and as the momentum for building an alternative Sudan became increasingly manifest, the need for informed decision-making on pathways to sustainable and inclusive growth was further underscored.
Having been chief facilitator of the Sudan Stakeholder Dialogues, I am delighted that the substantive findings from the series will help inform Sudanese and international decision-makers as the country embarks on its critical transition phase.
HE Dr Abdalla Hamdok
Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan