Khartoum Social Development Ministry Discusses Strategic Recovery and Development Plan

Khartoum/
The Director-General of the Khartoum State Ministry of Social Development and Acting Minister, Sadiq Hassan Farini, chaired an expanded meeting with directors of the ministry’s departments and affiliated units to discuss the guidelines for the upcoming strategic plan.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Omar Mahmoud, Director of the Ministry’s Strategy and Information Department.
Farini stressed that strategic planning is a fundamental pillar of success and achieving the ministry’s broader goals in serving the community.
He said the meeting also addressed the importance of leveraging Khartoum State’s comprehensive recovery plan to strengthen the social and development sectors. He emphasized the need to prioritize psychosocial support and development as a core responsibility of the ministry, alongside establishing direct channels for launching development projects and initiatives.
For his part, Dr. Omar Mahmoud outlined the key guidelines for preparing the strategic plan, highlighting the need for a thorough assessment of the current situation in the state. This should include demographic indicators, the return of displaced residents, and an assessment of the obstacles and challenges that need to be addressed.
The meeting recommended strengthening coordination and integration between the recovery and development phases to avoid conflicting priorities and ensure the desired impact. It also called for continued consultations with all departments and affiliated units to further develop the plan, ensure it addresses all relevant areas, and facilitate its effective implementation.