SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - Sudan Partners Forum discuss economic development

10/11/19: Radio Dabanga - Sudan Partners Forum discuss economic development

 Radio Dabanga reports that the Sudan Partners Forum held a meeting in Khartoum to address Sudan’s financial crisis.

 UN Humanitarian and Development Coordinator Gwi-Yeop Son stated that the primary objectives of the forum are to help the transitional government in achieving its priorities in terms of peace, development, and stability, within the government’s funding plan.

 Finance Minister Ibrahim El Badawi stressed that Sudan is counting on partners to help overcome its financial crisis and support its plan for comprehensive economic development, which is expected to be carried out within 10 years.

 He added that his ministry’s “clear” economic plan is based on internal national dialogue.

 Elbadawi also raised the prospect of support from international financial institutions that will facilitate foreign investments and improve GDP  by 12-15%. He further stated that the Arab Fund for Economic Development is committed to helping strengthen Sudanese infrastructure.