Khartoum: The Social and Cultural Development Sector of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved a number of priority projects for 2026-2027 during a meeting chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ahmed Modawi Musa.
According to Sudan News Agency, the sector approved a proposal from the Ministry of Education to establish 20 national industrial schools. These schools are aimed at equipping youth with technical and vocational skills that align with the needs of both local and global labor markets, thereby helping to reduce unemployment and create job opportunities.
The sector also endorsed a social and economic recovery project for families affected by the war. This includes the establishment of a unified social registry for beneficiaries of social protection programs, designed to help mitigate the war's impact on citizens.
Furthermore, the sector approved a project focused on improving the ranking and development of Sudanese universities. This initiative seeks to establish a governance system for higher education institutions, strengthen academic accreditation, and enhance research output to meet international standards.
The meeting also addressed projects proposed by the Ministry of Health, which include establishing integrated specialized medical cities across the country and supporting the community health system.