Africa: A Century of Agricultural Investment in Sudan - Why Has Development Failed?
[African Arguments] This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan.
This report examines why Sudan's agricultural development has failed to deliver inclusive growth and stability, despite over a century of investment. While Sudan is seen as one of Africa's most agriculturally promising nations, with vast arable land, diverse climates, water resources, and livestock wealth, rural areas have grown increasingly poorer and more vulnerable.
The war that erupted on April 15, 2023, has only underscored the limitations of the investment model that has persistently failed to produce balanced development, improve food security, or foster peace. This article explores the core reasons behind this paradox, arguing that the crisis lies not in a lack of resources or financing, but in the design of the agricultural investment model itself.
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