Africa: a continent of contrasts
Sudan: Hope for the future
This lesson investigates how Sudan might develop.
Key questions
- How should Sudan develop?
- How sustainable is Sudan's future?
Key concepts:
Place
Space
Physical and human processes
Diversity
How should Sudan develop?
With a landmass of over two million sq km, Sudan is the largest country in Africa. It has borders with nine countries, all of which will be affected to a greater or lesser degree by the conclusion of a peace deal in their giant neighbour. A comprehensive peace agreement between the Sudanese government and rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) has the potential to change the dynamics of the region. One of the greatest effects of a peace deal would be the return of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees to their country from the neighbouring states. If peace lasts, then Sudan does have a sustainable future but it will take many years to repair the damage to communities in the worse affected areas. Sudan has an $8 billion, six-year reconstruction plan, called the ‘Framework for Sustained Peace, Development and Poverty Eradication in Sudan' funded mainly by oil revenues. If the money is used to fund basic services such as clean water, health services and education, people's lives could improve greatly.
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