Khartoum: Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Head of the Higher Committee for Preparing the Environment for Return to Khartoum State, Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, has directed that vocational training institutes be upgraded to build the capacities of youth and students and graduate qualified, skilled labor capable of leading the country's urban development phase.
According to Sudan News Agency, during the 29th meeting of the Higher Committee held in Khartoum, which was attended by several federal ministers and the Wali of Khartoum State, TSC Member Jabir emphasized the need for developing vocational institutes. This development aims to support construction and reconstruction efforts and to reduce reliance on importing foreign expertise.
He further advocated for the adoption of collective thinking in planning and project management to ensure the involvement of all effective sectors and the delivery of tangible impact.
The meeting reviewed a report by the Development and Productive Projects Committee, aligning with a new plan and vision presented by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Dr. Mua'tasim Ahmed Salih. The plan includes 19 projects targeting eight million citizens, aiming for up to 80 percent coverage, with a focus on creating employment opportunities in Khartoum State.
The meeting also decided on the formation of a committee chaired by the Minister of Industry, comprising several ministers, the Wali of Khartoum State, the Director General of Police Forces, the Central Bank of Sudan, the Savings Bank, the Khartoum State Ministry of Social Development, and partners from executive directors and employers. This committee will review small projects. Another committee was tasked with assessing the status of vocational training centers and upgrading them to meet labor-market needs and the requirements of the reconstruction phase.
Meanwhile, the Development and Productive Projects Committee unveiled models for entrepreneurship initiatives, including greenhouses, converting waste dumps into green spaces suitable as neighborhood recreational areas, mobile restaurants operated from vehicles, and retail outlets.