World Bank Announces $700 Million Package for Sudan’s Reconstruction and Development
The World Bank is preparing a new financing package of about $700 million for Sudan, to be rolled out over the next three years. The announcement was made by Maryam Salem, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, during a meeting with Finance Minister Dr. Jibril Ibrahim and senior officials from the ministry and the World Bank.
Salem confirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Sudan’s recovery and long-term development. She said the funding will back a wide range of sectors, including health, agriculture, social protection, youth support, economic reforms, renewable energy, digitalization, and telecommunications. She also revealed that a technical advisory team will arrive soon to assist with planning and implementation.
The mission reviewed ongoing World Bank projects in Sudan, noting that key programs in education and health have continued uninterrupted. Salem said these projects remain vital for helping Sudan maintain basic services during a challenging period.
Minister Jibril Ibrahim reiterated that health, water, and reconstruction efforts are the government’s immediate priorities. He urged closer cooperation with humanitarian actors and praised the World Bank’s sustained support. He emphasized that several feasibility studies—mainly in agriculture—are already prepared and could form the basis for new development partnerships under the upcoming financing package.
