Research Update No. 4 – June 2021

This edition of the CSF Research Update highlights research on Sudan’s political and economic transitions, climate resilience, and security dynamics.

• Displacement and Development – A study on how political and economic factors shape responses to internal displacement, with insights from Sudan, Bangladesh, El Salvador, and Iraq.
• State-Owned Enterprises and Transparency – An examination of Sudan’s struggle to bring parastatal companies under government control, focusing on security sector corporations and the need for transparency and oversight.
• Climate Resilience and Seasonal Forecasting – Research on how improved weather prediction methods are helping Sudan adapt to climate change and reduce the impact of extreme weather events.
• Conflict Analysis in Central Darfur – A baseline assessment of intercommunal conflicts in Golo, identifying key drivers of violence and opportunities for conflict-sensitive programming.
• Sudan and Ethiopia Relations – A podcast discussion on deteriorating Sudan-Ethiopia ties and the risks of escalating regional tensions.
• Security Sector Reform in Sudan – A webinar series exploring lessons on transitioning from military to civilian rule, with insights from other post-conflict contexts.

This research provides valuable perspectives for aid actors, policymakers, and analysts working on Sudan’s evolving challenges.

Read the full research update.