This paper assesses the impact of the Sudanese war on the supply and value chains of gum Arabic (GA) and proposes urgent and sustainable solutions for revitalisation in the post-war period.
A multidisciplinary approach using a suitable framework was employed for this paper, integrating diverse knowledge, primary data, and expert judgement.
The conflict has led to the deforestation of GA trees, the forced displacement of producers, security unrest, and looting at GA markets, warehouses, and factories, as well as smuggling and disruption of GA trade.
Strengthening political will and community engagement is essential to support this roadmap and develop effective GA strategies.
In line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 7, 16 and 17, this paper presents solutions to revitalise Sudan’s gum Arabic sector, focusing on building consensus to support producers and other actors.
Mahmoud, T. E., Khiry, M. A., Mofadel, H. I. A. and Eltahir, M. E. S. (2026): From Destruction to Prosperity: Reconstruction of the Gum Arabic Sector in Sudan. In Ahmed, A. (Ed.): Re-Building Sudan: From War to Sustainable Development, Vol 2, pp. 143-160.
