Re-Building Sudan · Volume 3 · 2026

Reimagining education in Sudan: a pathway to sustainable development, Mohamed G Hassan, Ahmed Elnour, Allam Ahmed

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of Southampton
United Kingdom
Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow (CARIFF)
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Malaysia
Founding President, World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)
Queen Mary University of London, London
United Kingdom
Purpose

This chapter critically examines the systemic inefficiencies in Sudan's education system and proposes a comprehensive framework for reimagining education as a driver of sustainable development. Design: The study draws on international best practices, such as Australia’s Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system and India’s Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) models, to develop a localized implementation strategy tailored to Sudan's socio-economic realities.

Findings

The key recommendations include fostering industry-academia partnerships, prioritizing technical and vocational education, developing localized curricula, and establishing dual certification pathways for global recognition.

Original/Value of the Paper

The anticipated outcomes of these reforms include a technically skilled workforce, economic diversification, agricultural modernization, and enhanced global competitiveness, contributing to the achievement of relevant Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords
Education ReformVocational TrainingSTEM EducationIndustry-Academia CollaborationSustainable Development