VoxDev Development Economics
S6 Ep9: Rebuilding Sudan’s digital infrastructure amidst conflict
Mar 5, 2025
Magdi Amin, managing partner at African Renaissance Ventures and a seasoned expert with over 20 years at the World Bank and IFC, discusses the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan following civil war. He highlights the devastating impact on digital infrastructure and the urgent need for technological solutions. Amin elaborates on the Mojo Loop Initiative, aimed at enhancing financial access through interoperable systems. He stresses that rebuilding digital infrastructure is crucial not only for recovery but also for ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need.
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- The ongoing civil war in Sudan has drastically undermined the digital infrastructure, hindering humanitarian aid access and financial services.
- Efforts to develop a digital public infrastructure are essential for streamlining cash transfers and supporting equitable resource distribution in Sudan.
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Impact of Sudan's Conflict on Humanitarian Needs
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than half the population requiring assistance and approximately 15 million people displaced. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has deteriorated the country's infrastructure, particularly in banking and telecommunications, severely limiting humanitarian access. Despite the devastating conditions, many regions in Sudan remain affected, creating widespread food insecurity and a lack of resources for basic needs, compounded by both military factions utilizing food access as a weapon. The failure of international media to adequately cover the situation has intensified these issues, leaving the crisis largely unnoticed alongside other global conflicts.
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