Education as a cornerstone for re-building post-war Sudan, Juliet Arinaitwe, Dr P. Janardhana Reddy

Juliet Arinaitwe
Research Scholar, Department of Education
Bharathiar University
India
Dr P. Janardhana Kumar Reddy
Associate Professor & Head (Rtd), Department of Education
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
India

Purpose: This chapter investigates the role of education as a cornerstone for rebuilding post-war Sudan following decades of conflict, which have created significant challenges in rebuilding its societal framework, as the social, economic, and institutional systems have been left in ruins.

Methodology: This chapter employs a mixed-method approach, 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 and the challenges in rebuilding the education system.

Findings: The findings highlight the urgent need to fully invest in education, as it is crucial for empowerment, national reconciliation, economic recovery, rebuilding social fabric and resilience, and addressing systemic deficiencies.

Limitation: This chapter is limited by failure to have fieldwork research that made it difficult to fully grasp the on-ground realities. The research, however, took advantage of the abundance of existing literature on education and reconstruction of post-war regions to guide the study and make inferences and comparisons about Sudan’s context.

Recommendations: The chapter recommends increasing public investment in education, expanding alternative learning programs, and enhancing psychosocial support in schools. It emphasises prioritizing education as a key pillar for post-war rebuilding to ensure Sudan’s long-term stability and progress.

Keywords: Education, Post-War, Empowerment, Cornerstone, Social Cohesion, Educational Reforms, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).