Integrating SDGs Principles into the Strategic Planning of Infrastructure Development in Post-War Sudan
Dr Hassan A. Abas
Civil Engineering Department, Prince Mugrin University
Medina
Saudi Arabia
ORCID: 0000-0002-7746-6496
Professor Allam Ahmed
Founding President
World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)
The QMB Innovation Centre
London
United Kingdom
ORCID: 0000-0002-1494-354X
Paper Type: Research
Received: 3 June 2025 / Revised: 9 October 2025 / Accepted: 19 December 2025 / Published: 30 December 2025
DOI: 10.47556/J.WJSTSD.20.4.2025.4
Purpose: This study examines how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be systematically integrated into the strategic planning of infrastructure development in post-war Sudan. The objective is to develop a structured framework that supports sustainable, inclusive, and resilient reconstruction while addressing the country’s complex post-conflict challenges.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining a systematic review of international best practices in post-conflict reconstruction with an analytical assessment of infrastructure performance in relation to SDG indicators. Key institutional, financial, technical, and governance challenges were examined to inform the development of an SDG-aligned strategic planning framework tailored to the Sudanese context.
Findings: The study proposes a comprehensive strategic planning framework that integrates SDG principles across all stages of infrastructure development. The framework emphasises clear vision and goal setting, inclusive stakeholder engagement, environmental and social impact assessments, adaptive risk management, and robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. The findings indicate that SDG-aligned planning can enhance infrastructure resilience, promote equitable resource allocation, and support long-term recovery in post-conflict environments.
Originality: This research contributes a context-specific and holistic framework for embedding SDGs into post-conflict infrastructure planning, addressing a notable gap in existing literature by explicitly linking strategic planning processes with sustainability, resilience, and social equity objectives in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Implications: The proposed framework offers practical guidance for policymakers, planners, and development agencies seeking to align reconstruction efforts with global sustainability agendas. Its application can support the restoration of essential services, strengthen institutional trust, and foster sustainable socio-economic development in post-war Sudan and comparable post-conflict contexts.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals; Environmental Social Governance; Strategic Planning; CSR Europe; Infrastructure Development; Sustainability; Post-War Sudan.
Citation: Abas, H. A. and Ahmed, A. (2025): Integrating SDGs Principles into the Strategic Planning of Infrastructure Development in Post-War Sudan. World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development (WJSTSD), Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 383-401.
