Sudan's cities of Wad Madani, Al-Abyad, and Nyala have been chosen for the Smart Cities project, as part of the urban planning and housing programs for Arab countries. This was announced by Abdelillah Yahya Ahmed, a member of the Transitional Sovereign Council, during the celebration of the Arab Housing Day. The project aims to improve infrastructure and provide better services to citizens.
The current and upcoming phases of the project focus on enhancing security and developing infrastructure. Abdelillah Yahya Ahmed also expressed his support for efforts to regulate land ownership and provide solutions to address informal settlements and land encroachments. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of citizens in these cities.
The Governor of Gezira State, Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, emphasized the importance of transparency in providing services to citizens. He commended the efforts of the land administration in recovering data and transaction records, and maintaining them. This move is seen as a step towards improving governance and accountability in the region.
The Minister of Urban Planning, Housing, and Public Utilities, Abubakr Abdullah, stated that his ministry is working to provide legal housing for citizens who lost their homes due to the war. He mentioned that the normalization phase in Gezira State has been completed, and the state is now moving towards the phase of improvement, reconstruction, and upgrading the level of services.
The selection of Wad Madani, Al-Abyad, and Nyala for the Smart Cities project is seen as a significant step towards modernizing Sudan's urban areas. The project is expected to bring about improvements in infrastructure, services, and overall quality of life for citizens. This development is also expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic growth and stability.
The Arab Housing Day celebration, where the announcement was made, highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration among Arab countries in addressing housing and urban planning challenges. Sudan's participation in this initiative demonstrates its commitment to improving the living conditions of its citizens and addressing the country's urban development needs.
The implementation of the Smart Cities project in Wad Madani, Al-Abyad, and Nyala is expected to serve as a model for other cities in Sudan. The project's success will depend on effective collaboration between the government, local authorities, and citizens. Key challenges that need to be addressed include ensuring transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in the project's implementation.
Key points
- The Smart Cities project aims to improve infrastructure and services in Sudanese cities.
- The project focuses on enhancing security and developing infrastructure.
- The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of citizens in these cities.
