Humanitarian, recovery and development projects in Sudan will require at least US $1.8 billion (10,2 mia. d. kr.) in 2007, according to a work plan unveiled by the United Nations, NGOs and the Sudanese government on Tuesday, according to IRINNews.
Most of the funds – $1.26 billion (7,1 mia. d. kr.) – are for humanitarian activities for large numbers of people still in considerable need, especially in war-torn Darfur.
– The investment we are calling for is critical for Sudan’s transition from a conflict-afflicted nation dependant upon the provision of humanitarian assistance to a nation increasingly capable of providing for the needs of its population, said Manuel Aranda da Silva, Deputy Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator in Sudan.
Sudan’s humanitarian operation represents the largest slice of the $3.7 billion (21 mia. d. kr.) appeal by the UN Secretary-General for humanitarian assistance worldwide in 2007.
According to the UN, the amount requested for recovery and development has more than doubled, reflecting the commitment to continue rebuilding infrastructure, especially in the south where, for the first time, recovery and development operations have exceeded humanitarian activities.
Nearly four million people have been affected by conflict in the country and most of the two million internally displaced (IDPs) in Darfur are expected to remain dependant upon direct food aid.
