Rebuilding sudanese cities in the post-war era: a five-dimensional recovery model for sustainable reconstruction, Dr Eatezaz Mohammedani
Dr Eatezaz A. Mohammedani
Al Hikma Foundation for Academic Education, Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence College
Pennsylvania
United States
Purpose: This chapter delineates the Five-Dimensional Recovery Model (Five-DRM), an extensive framework designed for the reconstruction of urban environments in post-conflict Sudan. It addresses immediate recovery exigencies while fostering enduring sustainability through mechanisms such as Digital transformation and recovery, Socio-economic revitalization, Environmental recovery, Institutional recovery, and Urban recovery.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employs a qualitative analytical methodology that integrates a literature review, comparative analysis, and contextual assessment. It scrutinizes international recovery frameworks (e.g., BBB, CRF) and extracts insights from case studies in Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Lebanon to formulate a versatile model applicable to the Sudanese context.
Findings: The Five-DRM underscores the critical significance of inclusive and participatory planning methodologies, alongside a phased recovery approach. It presents a pragmatic roadmap that synchronizes immediate stabilization efforts with long-term developmental objectives, particularly in urban centres such as Khartoum and Nyala.
Originality/Value: This model represents one of the pioneering frameworks specifically adapted to the urban milieu of Sudan, synthesizing global best practices with localized requirements and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9, 11, and 16.
Research Limitations: The availability of field data was constrained due to ongoing conflict, but this limitation was mitigated by the incorporation of verified secondary sources.
Practical Implications: The model is intended to assist urban planners and policymakers in devising sustainable and resilient strategies for post-war recovery.
Keywords: Post-war Reconstruction, Sudanese Cities, Sustainable Recovery, Urban Resilience, Environmental Sustainability, Governance, Stakeholder Participation.