Chairman of the Advisory Group for a “730-day action plan for economic reform addresses the closing session

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The Chairman of the consultative team of the 730 days’ work plan project for economic reform, Dr. Khalid Al-Tijani, said the project is aimed at contributing to setting up a roadmap for economic and institutional reform.

He said the project is also a quick response plan with applicable well-defined agenda to assist the upcoming civil transitional government in implementing its program during its envisaged two-year term.

Al-Tijani added that the project is part of the Center of Special international projects and comes within the framework of the center’s efforts to bolster the transitional process in Sudan.

He said the program took into account plans, programs and recommendations which the previous transitional government began to implement together with other initiatives put forward by different Sudanese parties.

For the benefit of our esteemed readers The Citizen is publishing hereunder the speech
by Dr. Khalid Al-Tijani, Chairman of the Advisory Group for a “730-day action plan for economic reform”, at the Closing Conference on 21 March 2023:

I extend a warm welcome to all attendees on behalf of the Advisory Group of Experts and Project Coordinators. We are grateful for your distinguished participation in the launch conference of the “730 Days of Economic Reform Action Plan”. Our aim is to contribute to the formation of a roadmap for economic and institutional reform and to develop a viable and specific rapid response plan to assist the next transitional civilian government in implementing it during its two-year term. This plan will benefit citizens throughout Sudan, and we appreciate your support in this endeavor.

● This work is the result of an initiative by the Centre for Private International Enterprises as part of its efforts to support the restoration of the transition in Sudan and to strengthen the capacity of the future Transitional Civilian Government to deliver on the reforms and institutional urgency of economic recovery.

● The Center has entrusted a consultative team with designing the methodology and approach for this project, including the pillars of its main objectives, the preparation of relevant documents and databases, conducting studies, and creating related economic programs. The team will also manage and coordinate a series of specialized scientific and technical workshops with the participation of carefully selected experts, consulting scientists, and experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the challenges and prospects of economic growth in Sudan.

● The project approach is based on creating a prioritized action plan for a rapid response program to address economic and institutional reform challenges. This plan will include practical recommendations and an implementation matrix that can be applied within 730 days to contribute to economic recovery. While, he program’s content is based on four main objectives:

● focus on issues related to food security, the rural and informal economy, and social protection coverage, peace building, reconciliation, humanitarian assistance, and addressing issues related to peace building, reconciliation, and humanitarian assistance.

● The series of workshops covered various topics, including gender, youth, and the environment. It is important to note that there were specific requirements emphasized to ensure the success of the plan’s implementation. These requirements include the significance of having strong leadership, political will, agreement on the approach to economic reform, institutional reform, good governance, and the fight against corruption. Additionally, active public participation is essential, and the process of modernization, evaluation, and follow-up should be continued by experts and those interested in public affairs.

● This initiative would not have reached this stage of achievement without the generous response, serious interaction, and outstanding contributions made by philanthropists, academics, and professionals from inside and outside Sudan. They exerted the juice of their bright ideas and rich experiences to bear fruit in this plan. We need to mention, in particular, the active participation of Sudanese women in all stages of the project’s implementation. Their diverse experiences and sound opinions enriched the deliberations, and their presence and contribution to private sector issues were very important. They played a prominent role in the work of the Coordination Committee. We extend our deepest thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to all participants.