Reversing the Brain Drain:

By: Ali Noureldin Abdulrahman

The conflict in Sudan forced thousands of Sudanese to flee the country and some experts are concerned about the impact such exodus will have on Sudan.

One expert from the Global Risk and Intelligence Organization say that it is getting harder now with the war as most of the civil infrastructure including hospitals are not functioning due to lack of fuel and electricity and other resources.

The United Nations says around 800,000 people , many of them medical professionals and agricultural experts have fled or are attempting to flee the war in Sudan.

As a result of the brain drain of experts in different fields, Sudan will be unable to realize its potential.

For the newly-appointed premier and his new cabinet of technocrats to succeed in the battle of rebuilding the country, it is vital to prioritize the issue of brain drain and work hard to reverse it.

Indeed the country has ,since the start of the war , seen a mass exodus of young minds and talents . This has left a huge void and will negatively affect the process of rebuilding. This process needs mobilization of the country’s most valuable assets-educated and skilled individuals.

Of course , sustained peace and stability are essential for creating an environment that encourages the return of young talented people and bolsters their contribution to rebuilding the nation.

But no need to assert that all these efforts should only begin after the cessation of war and the achievement of durable peace.