Incorporation of SDGs into the post-conflict economic vision for reconstruction and compensation

Objective

To assess the impact of conflict on the SDGs and support recovery efforts by integrating SDG action into the post-conflict economic vision for reconstruction and compensation.

Overview

The most recent conflict in the Sudan began in April 2023. It has resulted in the world’s largest internal displacement crisis and has had catastrophic impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, food security, health, education, water and sanitation, gender equality and the environment. Meeting immediate lifesaving humanitarian needs along with the enormous requirements for post-conflict recovery has made progress towards the SDGs significantly more challenging.
In August 2024, the Government prepared a post-conflict economic vision for reconstruction and compensation, which incorporated measures to advance the SDGs both in the immediate post-conflict recovery phase and in the medium-term reconstruction and development phase.
One of the objectives of the VNR is to highlight the impact of the conflict on the SDGs and to support the implementation of the reconstruction vision. To this end:

• The selection of civil society organizations participating in the VNR consultations prioritized groups most severely affected by the conflict, including women, children, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities. Virtual consultations and written contributions were used to capture stakeholders’ views when face-to-face meetings were not possible.
• The consultations focused on gathering stakeholders’ assessments of the magnitude and impact of the conflict, and the realities it has created for SDG progress. Recommendations on how to regain momentum and reverse stalled progress were also collected.
   

Challenges

• Loss of government infrastructure and data systems.
• Limited availability and completeness of detailed data due to the conflict and the absence of modern indicators.
• Lack of unified assessment models that consider the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic, social and environmental)
• Difficulty in measuring or assessing the long-term impact of conflict on future generations.
• Challenges in communication to obtain field information, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
   

Funding

Implementation Phase

Guiding Principles