The government of Gezira state in Sudan has announced a shift in focus from receiving humanitarian aid to productive projects and development. The state's Wali (governor), Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, made the announcement during a workshop on national productive projects and entrepreneurship. He vowed to continue supporting families of martyrs and providing necessary services to them. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Social Care and Development in collaboration with the Port Sudan Academy for Sciences and Administrative Systems.
The Wali called for training families of martyrs and providing them with productive projects that can generate income. He also proposed establishing a financial portfolio to fund and market products of small projects and factories in the state. The Minister of Social Care, Yaser Khudr Nassr, announced plans to increase funding for small projects to 20 million pounds and activate smaller financing mechanisms. He noted that training programs aim to address shortcomings in previous production experiments.
The Port Sudan Academy for Sciences and Administrative Systems' director, Bashir Hassan Ahmed Suleiman, explained that the initiative focuses on training, preparing feasibility studies, providing equipment and financing, and forming productive associations. The initiative also offers marketing and post-sale services through the "Suad" company. The goal is to convert families of martyrs into productive families.
The director of the Shaheed organization in the state, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Hassan Abdullah, revealed that the current phase of the initiative targets financing and training 160 projects. He praised the support of the Gezira state community and government for these families. The initiative aims to empower families of martyrs and improve their socio-economic status.
The workshop, attended by Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, discussed ways to support families of martyrs and promote economic development in the state. The Gezira state government is working to create a conducive environment for investment and entrepreneurship. The state's economy has been affected by various challenges, including conflict and economic sanctions.
The shift in focus towards productive projects and development is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and the lives of its citizens. The government's efforts to support families of martyrs and promote entrepreneurship are seen as crucial steps towards achieving sustainable development. The initiative is also expected to create job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
The Gezira state government's efforts to support families of martyrs and promote productive projects have been welcomed by various stakeholders. The initiative is seen as a positive step towards addressing the socio-economic challenges facing the state. The government is expected to continue its efforts to support vulnerable groups and promote economic development.
Key points
- Gezira state in Sudan is shifting focus from humanitarian aid to productive projects and development.
- The state's government aims to support families of martyrs and promote entrepreneurship.
- The initiative targets financing and training 160 projects to convert families of martyrs into productive families.
