Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey
Analysis of a comprehensive survey of Sudanese rural households conducted from November 2023 to January 2024 by IFPRI and UNDP reveals significant socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing armed conflict on the Sudanese population, underscoring the need for immediate and targeted policy and programmatic...
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| author | International Food Policy Research Institute United Nations Development Programme Kirui, Oliver K. Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Siddig, Khalid Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum Abushama, Hala Dorosh, Paul A. Fakih, Ali Terefe, Fekadu Nohra, Nada AlAzzawi, Shireen Intini, Vito Merouani, Walid |
| author_browse | Abushama, Hala Ahmed, Mosab O. M. AlAzzawi, Shireen Dorosh, Paul A. Fakih, Ali International Food Policy Research Institute Intini, Vito Kirui, Oliver K. Merouani, Walid Nohra, Nada Siddig, Khalid Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum Terefe, Fekadu United Nations Development Programme |
| author_facet | International Food Policy Research Institute United Nations Development Programme Kirui, Oliver K. Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Siddig, Khalid Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum Abushama, Hala Dorosh, Paul A. Fakih, Ali Terefe, Fekadu Nohra, Nada AlAzzawi, Shireen Intini, Vito Merouani, Walid |
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| description | Analysis of a comprehensive survey of Sudanese rural households conducted from November 2023 to January 2024 by IFPRI and UNDP reveals significant socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing armed conflict on the Sudanese population, underscoring the need for immediate and targeted policy and programmatic interventions. The conflict has severely disrupted rural household incomes and exacerbated existing vulnerabilities related to their housing and access to infrastructure and services. Most households live in inadequate housing conditions, with disparities in access to water, electricity, and sanitation services posing additional challenges. Rural households’ low access to assets, including agricultural land, further complicates their livelihoods.
The conflict, primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly Khartoum, has triggered mass migration, with significant numbers relocating to states like Aj Jazirah and Gedaref. These migrants, often from relatively better-off backgrounds, face substantial income losses, necessitating basic needs support and enhanced provision of public services, particularly for the large families that are more likely to migrate.
Agriculture, a critical sector for rural livelihoods, has been significantly affected across all states. Most households reported not cultivating land during the summer season of 2023 due to the conflict. The sharp reduction in the area of crops planted underscores the need for support for farming activities, particularly for smallholder households.
The survey highlights extensive exposure to shocks among rural households, with personal shocks, such as illnesses among household members, being the most common. Natural and climatic shocks, although less prevalent, alongside conflict-related shocks, like theft and violence, emphasize the complex challenges faced by these communities.
Market access and disruptions have further impacted rural households, with a considerable proportion of rural households unable to sell or buy goods, primarily due to high prices and sharp reductions in income for most households. These market challenges, coupled with the overall economic instability, necessitate interventions aimed at maintaining and improving market accessibility and functionality to promote recovery and resilience.
The findings from the analysis of the survey data lend support to designing and implementing comprehensive strategies that address the immediate needs of displaced populations and other rural households affected by income losses and market disruptions. Enhancing public services, supporting livelihoods, building resilience through shock-responsive social protection systems, agricultural and economic interventions, and ensuring equitable access to resources and markets for all households, particularly those headed by women and vulnerable groups, are the principal policy recommendations that emerged from this analysis.
This study of rural household livelihoods amid the armed conflict in Sudan provides a foundation for targeted interventions and policy reforms aimed at mitigating the conflict’s impacts and fostering long-term resilience and economic stability. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1407972025-11-06T05:49:58Z Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey International Food Policy Research Institute United Nations Development Programme Kirui, Oliver K. Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Siddig, Khalid Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum Abushama, Hala Dorosh, Paul A. Fakih, Ali Terefe, Fekadu Nohra, Nada AlAzzawi, Shireen Intini, Vito Merouani, Walid livelihoods armed conflicts household surveys impact assessment migration resilience food security assets market access shock Analysis of a comprehensive survey of Sudanese rural households conducted from November 2023 to January 2024 by IFPRI and UNDP reveals significant socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing armed conflict on the Sudanese population, underscoring the need for immediate and targeted policy and programmatic interventions. The conflict has severely disrupted rural household incomes and exacerbated existing vulnerabilities related to their housing and access to infrastructure and services. Most households live in inadequate housing conditions, with disparities in access to water, electricity, and sanitation services posing additional challenges. Rural households’ low access to assets, including agricultural land, further complicates their livelihoods. The conflict, primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly Khartoum, has triggered mass migration, with significant numbers relocating to states like Aj Jazirah and Gedaref. These migrants, often from relatively better-off backgrounds, face substantial income losses, necessitating basic needs support and enhanced provision of public services, particularly for the large families that are more likely to migrate. Agriculture, a critical sector for rural livelihoods, has been significantly affected across all states. Most households reported not cultivating land during the summer season of 2023 due to the conflict. The sharp reduction in the area of crops planted underscores the need for support for farming activities, particularly for smallholder households. The survey highlights extensive exposure to shocks among rural households, with personal shocks, such as illnesses among household members, being the most common. Natural and climatic shocks, although less prevalent, alongside conflict-related shocks, like theft and violence, emphasize the complex challenges faced by these communities. Market access and disruptions have further impacted rural households, with a considerable proportion of rural households unable to sell or buy goods, primarily due to high prices and sharp reductions in income for most households. These market challenges, coupled with the overall economic instability, necessitate interventions aimed at maintaining and improving market accessibility and functionality to promote recovery and resilience. The findings from the analysis of the survey data lend support to designing and implementing comprehensive strategies that address the immediate needs of displaced populations and other rural households affected by income losses and market disruptions. Enhancing public services, supporting livelihoods, building resilience through shock-responsive social protection systems, agricultural and economic interventions, and ensuring equitable access to resources and markets for all households, particularly those headed by women and vulnerable groups, are the principal policy recommendations that emerged from this analysis. This study of rural household livelihoods amid the armed conflict in Sudan provides a foundation for targeted interventions and policy reforms aimed at mitigating the conflict’s impacts and fostering long-term resilience and economic stability. 2024-04-11 2024-04-11T20:03:57Z 2024-04-11T20:03:57Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140797 en Open Access application/pdf application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute International Food Policy Research Institute; and United Nations Development Programme. 2024. Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140797 |
| spellingShingle | livelihoods armed conflicts household surveys impact assessment migration resilience food security assets market access shock International Food Policy Research Institute United Nations Development Programme Kirui, Oliver K. Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Siddig, Khalid Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum Abushama, Hala Dorosh, Paul A. Fakih, Ali Terefe, Fekadu Nohra, Nada AlAzzawi, Shireen Intini, Vito Merouani, Walid Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title | Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title_full | Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title_fullStr | Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title_short | Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict: Evidence from a national rural household survey |
| title_sort | livelihoods in sudan amid armed conflict evidence from a national rural household survey |
| topic | livelihoods armed conflicts household surveys impact assessment migration resilience food security assets market access shock |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140797 |
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