Research Update No. 8 – October 2021

This edition of the CSF Research Update highlights Sudan’s financial sector reforms, refugee challenges in Eastern Sudan, and evolving conflict dynamics.

• Banking Sector Reforms and Asset Recovery – A briefing on Sudan’s struggle to reform its financial sector, address corruption, and recover mismanaged assets following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.
• Ethiopian Refugees in Eastern Sudan – An analysis of the harsh conditions in refugee camps and the concerns of host communities, underscoring the need for better coordination between state authorities and humanitarian actors.
• Gender and Displacement in Eastern Sudan – A CARE rapid gender analysis examining the specific needs and coping strategies of women, men, girls, and boys in Um Rakuba and Tunaydbah camps.
• Mapping Conflict Trends in Sudan – A review of organised violence under Bashir and recent developments, identifying patterns and shifts in conflict dynamics.
• Conflict and Marginalisation in Eastern Sudan – A series of reports reflecting on the Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement, the region’s long-standing marginalisation, and the role of urbanisation in shaping vulnerability.
• Rethinking Food Aid in Eastern Sudan – A review of strategies to shift from food aid towards sustainable livelihood support in a region historically reliant on external assistance.

This research provides critical insights for policymakers, aid actors, and analysts working on economic reform, displacement, and conflict resolution in Sudan.

Read the full research update.