Khartoum: Finance Undersecretary Dr. Mohamed Ali Jumaa addressed the significant destruction and losses caused by the war in Sudan, emphasizing that the Ministry of Finance is actively developing strategies for economic recovery and reconstruction. These plans involve assessing the extent of the damage, evaluating economic losses, and estimating the overall scale of the impact.
According to Sudan News Agency, Dr. Jumaa highlighted the ministry's collaboration with international bodies such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and the Arab Planning Institute. His remarks were made during a workshop focused on preparing a field survey to assess war-related damage and losses in Khartoum State. The event, held at the Grand Hotel in Khartoum, included participation from federal ministries, institutions, and the Khartoum State Government.
Dr. Jumaa mentioned that the assessment document was being updated and developed to facilitate the field survey in Khartoum, which is being used as a model for estimating losses. He also acknowledged the technical support provided by the Arab Planning Institute for the survey. The Finance Undersecretary urged the exchange of ideas and information regarding losses in sectors like education, health, and water, stressing the importance of coordination in conducting the survey to serve as a model for broader assessments.
Director General of the General Directorate for Economic Planning and Policies, Makki Mohamed Abdel-Rahim, explained that the Khartoum field survey workshop was rooted in the Economic Vision for Post-War Development. Participants were tasked with collecting data to update the study, which relies on war-loss statistics and established methodologies for assessing losses.
Abdel-Rahim stated that the survey preparation involved coordination with the Arab Planning Institute and aimed to unite relevant ministries and Khartoum State in conducting the survey before expanding the process to other states. He noted that the briefing workshop included the Council of Ministers, Khartoum State, ministries, and government units. The survey would cover various sectors, including health, industry, agriculture, and more. Plans for a subsequent workshop were also announced to review and refine the gathered information in anticipation of the required study.