Publication: Sudan Social Safety Net Assessment
Date
2014-05
ISSN
Published
2014-05
Author(s)
Kjellgren, Annika
Jones-Pauly, Christina
El-Tayeb Alyn, Hadyiat
Tadesse, Endashaw
Vermehren, Andrea
Abstract
The Sudanese population has suffered
from years of conflict, and deep-seated security issues have
severely hampered Sudan s long-term economic stability and
social development. As a consequence, Sudan is struggling to
meet its MDGs. Since the secession of South Sudan, Sudan has
lost a considerable part of its oil production and fiscal
revenues. At the same time, the Government recognizes social
safety nets as important instruments for reducing poverty.
This report provides an analysis of the state of social
safety nets in Sudan which shows that Sudan s existing
safety net programs are limited in coverage, lack
coordination, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The
report suggests (i) reallocation of savings from the fuel
subsidy reform to targeted pro-poor safety net programs;
(ii) strengthening of the existing safety net through
monitoring the outcomes, strong controls and social
accountability, and a culture of evaluation, and (iii)
development of a coherent National Social Protection Policy.
Citation
“Kjellgren, Annika; Jones-Pauly, Christina; El-Tayeb Alyn, Hadyiat; Tadesse, Endashaw; Vermehren, Andrea. 2014. Sudan Social Safety Net Assessment. Social protection and labor discussion paper;no. 1415. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/20054 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”