Research Update No. 11 – March 2022

This CSF Research Update explores localised research efforts, the impact of global crises on Sudan, and key humanitarian challenges affecting aid operations and communities.

• Upcoming Webinar: Localising Research in Sudan – Academics from Tufts University, the University of Al Fashir, and the University of Zalingei share insights from their partnership and research on Sudan’s humanitarian landscape.
• Humanitarian Situation Overview – Updates on Sudan’s protection risks, food security concerns, and the wider impact of the Ukraine conflict on food availability in East Africa.
• Eritrean Refugees in Tigray and Sudan – A briefing on the risks of trafficking, armed recruitment, and food blockades affecting Eritrean refugees, with recommendations for better protection and humanitarian response.
• Girls’ Education in East Africa – An in-depth report on the barriers to girls’ education across East Africa, including social norms, systemic challenges, and policy gaps.
• Localisation in Humanitarian Aid – A critical review of barriers to locally led humanitarian action, highlighting power imbalances, challenges to meaningful localisation, and examples of best practice.
• Self-Protection Strategies in Sudan, South Sudan, and Myanmar – A study on how communities protect themselves in conflict zones, and why international actors need to better support local efforts.

This research provides valuable insights for aid actors, policymakers, and researchers working to strengthen local research, improve humanitarian responses, and address critical challenges in Sudan.

Read the full research update.