Education as a Cornerstone for Rebuilding Post-War Sudan, Juliet Arinaitwe, Dr P. Reddy
Juliet Arinaitwe
Research Scholar, Department of Education
Bharathiar University
India
ORCID: 0000-0001-8353-0936
Dr P. Janardhana Kumar Reddy
Associate Professor and Head (Rtd), Department of Education
Bharathiar University
India
ORCID: 000-0002-0402-0995
Paper Type: Review
Received: 12 May 2025 / Revised: 13 June 2025 / Accepted: 16 June 2025 / Published: 27 June 2025
DOI: 10.47556/J.IJIKMMENA.10.1-2.2025.4
Purpose: This paper investigates the role of education as a cornerstone for rebuilding post-war Sudan following decades of conflict. The conflicts have created significant challenges in rebuilding Sudan’s societal framework that has been left in ruins.
Methodology: This paper employs a mixed-method, drawing from a wide range of secondary data to ensure a complete understanding of the role of education in Sudan’s post-war sustainable development.
Findings: The findings highlight the urgent need to invest in education, as it is crucial for empowerment, national reconciliation, economic recovery, rebuilding the social fabric, and addressing systemic deficiencies.
Value: This paper’s value lies in the tailored integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 8, and 16, offering a unique model for post-war recovery. It provides actionable recommendations to policy-makers, educators, and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) focused on Sudan’s reconstruction.
Limitation: The paper is based on secondary data, leading to a lack of the actual grasp of what is primarily happening. Future research can focus on using primary data for better, concrete insights.
Recommendation: The paper recommends increasing public investment in education, expanding alternative learning programmes, and enhancing psychosocial support in schools.
Keywords: Education; Post-War; Empowerment; Cornerstone; Social Cohesion; Educational Reforms; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Equity.
Citation: Arinaitwe, J. and Reddy, P.J.K. (2025): Education as a Cornerstone for Rebuilding Post-War Sudan. International Journal of Innovation and Knowledge Management in Middle East and North Africa, Vol. 10, No. 1/2, pp. 53-63.
