Kamel Idris Reveals the Names of Ministries
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamel Idris announced the names of his ministries in the upcoming Government of Hope, which consists of 22 ministries.
In a speech on Sudan TV, Kamel outlined their responsibilities, including the Ministries of Defense and Interior, which are concerned with national security; the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Welfare, which represents the cornerstone of the upcoming renaissance; the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Communications, which focuses on keeping pace with the age of artificial intelligence and catching up with it;
The Ministry of Finance, which aims to create a prudent financial and administrative policy based on a logical economic understanding that maximizes resources, rationalizes spending, and eliminates all economic distortions; and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, which is the backbone of the economy, with the aim of making it the country’s greatest advantage.
He continued: “The Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries is a strategic resource that constitutes a major competitive advantage. The Ministry of Minerals is concerned with creating a major economic boom in the country. The Ministry of Energy is focused on renewable, alternative, and sustainable energy, such as solar and nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
He added: “The Ministries of Education and National Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research, which are the pillars of the nation’s renaissance, are working to attract the best educational and research practices and focus on national education. The Ministry of Health is concerned with building an integrated health system that provides easy and convenient medical care to all citizens. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainability is developing national strategies and policies aimed at protecting the environment, preserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.”
The structure also includes, according to Idris, the Ministry of Federal Governance and Rural Development, to achieve balanced development as the basis for stability. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is to maximize the role of youth and provide them with the opportunity to lead society. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is working to convey Sudan’s voice to the world as it should, with a focus on peace diplomacy and productive partnerships.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Industry and Trade focuses on integrated, value-added manufacturing and maximizing exports to achieve a huge trade surplus; the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, to advance the economy, particularly rebuilding what was destroyed by the war, with a modern and unconventional vision.
The structure includes the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism, to keep pace with its global counterparts; the Ministry of Justice, to consolidate the rule of law by creating a fair and effective judicial system; the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, to care for places of worship, to instill the value of moderation in religion and religiosity, to combat extremism, and to build bridges of tolerance.
In addition, the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs coordinates government performance, overcomes challenges, measures, and monitors the implementation of the national strategy, and ensures close coordination between the three branches of government (the legislative, executive, and judicial branches).
The Prime Minister announced that the structure will include administrative units, including the Integrity and Transparency Commission, which has broad legal powers and is responsible for combating corruption; the National Council for Economic and Strategic Planning, which will build on sound planning; and the National Investment Authority, which will play a leading role in attracting foreign and domestic investment.