*Khartoum Launches $87 Million Project to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience in Sudan*

Economy

 

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon

The “Boosting Agricultural and Food Systems Resilience in Sudan” project was launched in Khartoum on Wednesday, a $87 million initiative funded by the African Development Bank to strengthen Sudan’s agricultural and food systems and support farming communities affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic pressures.

The project, known as “BOOST – Strengthening Agricultural and Food Systems Resilience in Sudan,” is funded by the African Development Bank and was launched in the presence of Minister of Finance Dr. Jibril Ibrahim Mohammed, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and representatives of the Ministry of Social Welfare, the African Development Bank, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the World Food Programme (WFP), UN Women, as well as senior Sudanese government officials and representatives of the international community in Sudan.

According to a press statement from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center reviewed by Sudanhorizon, the project is being implemented by the World Food Programme in partnership with Sudanese and international technical bodies. It aims to restore agricultural production, improve farmers’ access to agricultural inputs and markets, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen the capacities and resilience of smallholder farmers.

Strengthening local production in Sudan – where millions of people depend on agriculture for their livelihoods and food security – is an important part of rebuilding food systems affected by the ongoing crisis.

The statement noted that CIMMYT is providing technical and agricultural expertise to the BOOST project, focusing on agricultural research, improved seed systems, crop productivity, climate-resilient agriculture, and sustainable farming practices.

Dr. Mortada Khalid, Director of CIMMYT’s Sudan office, said that through the BOOST project, the center is supporting Sudan’s efforts to rebuild resilient and sustainable food systems. By strengthening seed systems, promoting climate-resilient farming practices, improving agricultural productivity, and helping farmers access markets, he said, “the center is working to ensure that agricultural research and innovation are translated into practical solutions that benefit smallholder farmers and strengthen local food production.”

CIMMYT’s technical role complements the World Food Programme’s expertise in humanitarian and operational fields. The partnership aims to translate agricultural research and technical knowledge into practical interventions serving farming communities.

The project will focus on improving farmers’ access to the resources and knowledge needed to resume and increase production, while supporting agricultural systems that are more resilient and responsive to climate and economic challenges.

For CIMMYT, participation in the BOOST initiative represents an opportunity to apply its expertise in crop improvement, seed systems, agricultural research, and climate-resilient agriculture to support Sudan’s efforts to rebuild its agricultural sector.

The $87 million project brings together government, humanitarian, development, and technical partners around a shared goal of supporting Sudanese farmers in restoring production, strengthening livelihoods, and contributing to the development of more resilient food systems.

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