Putative Role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Re-building Sudan post-war for Sustainable Development and Peace Resilience, Prof. Abdalla M. Abdalla, Prof. Makeen A. Makeen, Dr Mohammed H. Mohammed
Professor Abdalla M. Abdalla*
Vice-chancellor
University of Kordofan
Sudan
ORCID: 0000-0001-6595-1227
Professor Makeen A. Makeen
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
University of Kordofan
Sudan
ORCID: 0009-0009-1577-1880
Dr. Mohammed H. Mohammed
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
University of Kordofan
Sudan
ORCID: 0000-0002-9695-396X
Purpose: The current chapter explores the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Sudan in re-building Sudan post-war for sustainable development and peace resilience.
Design/Methodology/Approach: It is an empirical analytical approach used in light of theoretical framework applications relevant to the topic. A structured questionnaire (open questions) was designed via online Google form.
Research limitations: The designed questionnaire was only distributed to vice chancellors of Sudanese universities and directors of peace centers affiliated to HEIs in Sudan as key informants.
Findings: The role of HEIs in re-building post-war Sudan can be exemplified in adopting education for reconciliation programs to foster coexistence and tolerance amongst different ethnic groups. Generation and transfer research and knowledge on root causes of conflicts in Sudan. Designing training and capacity building programs to raise individuals and community awareness on conflicts resolutions. Moreover, promoting social cohesion and civic engagement, influencing public policies related to post-conflict recovery, networking and partnerships with development and peace building curators, local leaders and community outreach. Peace building and resilience in addition to maintenance of devastated environment and natural resources.
Originality/value: This scientific contribution is an original research based on relevant concepts. The results of this contribution could be used by all Sudanese universities individually or collectively to take part in re-build Sudan after war for sustainable development and peace resilience.
Keywords: Sudan HEIs, Peace Resilience, Post-conflict, SDGs, Sudan Post-conflict.