São Paulo – Sudan has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to foster the country’s industrial recovery for the 2026–2030 period. Through this commitment, Sudan will seek international support to rebuild its industrial sector with a focus on agribusiness.
The country’s goal is to attract foreign investment for projects that drive the production of high-value agricultural crops, reduce post-harvest losses, and support the water and pharmaceutical sectors. It is also seeking the assistance of consulting firms to help develop national industrial policies.
The agreement was signed on Monday (24) during UNIDO’s general conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There, Sudan’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yaqoub, said this program is crucial for promoting Sudan’s economic and social development sustainably, as well as fostering stability and peace.
According to UNIDO, the meeting featured proposals and exchanges of experiences aimed at finding solutions to crises in various countries. Palestine and Syria were other examples of nations in need of international support to rebuild their industrial systems.
“UNIDO’s work in crisis-affected countries focuses on restoring these economic foundations, making them more sustainable and fit for a more promising future. Recovery is never easy. But industry is a stabilizing force, recovery can turn into renewal, and crisis can become the starting point for a more resilient industrial future,” said UNIDO Director-General Gerd Müller.
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
