Reimagining education in Sudan: a pathway to sustainable development, Dr Mohamed G Hassan, Dr Ahmed Elnour, Prof. Allam Ahmed
Dr Mohamed G Hassan
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of Southampton
Dr Ahmed A. M. Elnour
Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow (CARIFF)
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Malaysia
ORCID: 0000-0002-1924-094X
Professor Allam Ahmed
Founding President, World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)
Queen Mary University of London
London
United Kingdom
ORCID: 0000-0002-1494-354X
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.
Value: 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 Reform, Vocational Training, STEM Education, Industry-Academia Collaboration, Sustainable Development.