Towards a More Inclusive Economy: Understanding the Barriers Sudanese Women and Youth Face in Accessi

Jul 19, 2026

Analytical research examining barriers that Sudanese women and youth encounter in accessing opportunities and services, with emphasis on how constraints shape participation and outcomes. The work situates the study within a broader poverty and equity assessment and uses qualitative fieldwork to capture lived experiences. It consolidates findings to support policy and programmatic action, and includes a structured analytical framing, methodology, and contextual background on the labor market.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

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Acknowledgments

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Executive Summary

Potential policy actions

Introduction

Analytical Framing and Methodology

Historical and Demographic Context of the Labor Marke

1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized STANDARD DISCLAIMER This volume is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors ofThe World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank encourages dissemination of its work and will normally grant permission to reproduce portions of the work promptly. For permission to photocopy or reprint any part of this work, please send a request with complete information to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA, telephone 978-750-8400, fax 978-750-4470, [http://www.copyright.com/](http://www.copyright.com/) . All other queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the Office of the Publisher, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA, fax 202-522-2422, [e-mail pubrights@worldbank.org](e-mail pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover Photo: © Share Zone Design: Sergio Andres Moreno | World Bank Group ABBREVIATIONSAND ACRONYMS ACRWC CBS CEDAW FAO FDI FGD GDP ICT IDP IFAD IFC ILO I-PRSP ITU KII MENA MICS MPSL NBHS NGO NHBPS SDGs STEM UN UNDP UNHCR UNICEF WBL WDI WFP African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child Central Bureau of Statistics Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) Foreign Direct Investment Focus Group Discussion Gross Domestic Product Information and Communication Technology Internally Displaced Person International Fund for Agricultural Development International Finance Corporation International Labour Organization Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper International Telecommunications Union Key Informant Interview Middle East and North Africa Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Muslim Personal Status Law National Baseline Household Survey Nongovernmental Organization National Household Budget and Poverty Survey Sustainable Development Goals Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics United Nations United Nations Development Programme United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Women, Business and the Law World Development Indicators World Food Programme ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report was prepared by Alvin Etang (Senior Economist, World Bank), Jonna Lundwall (Senior Social Scientist, World Bank), Eiman Osman (Extended Term Consultant, World Bank), and Jennifer Wistrand (Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University) . The report benefited from inputs and comments by David Newhouse (Senior Economist, World Bank) and Racheal Pierotti (Social Development Specialist, World Bank) . The study was conducted as part of the Sudan Programmatic Poverty Assessment (P164694) and under the general guidance of Pierella Paci (Practice Manager, Poverty and Equity Global Practice, World Bank). Consulsat, a local consulting firm, conducted fieldwork for the qualitative research. Sara Amin provided research assistance during fieldwork. The team organized a technical workshop on December 10, 2020 to discuss

FAQs

What is the report’s main focus?

The report focuses on understanding barriers that Sudanese women and youth face in accessing opportunities and services, and how these constraints affect participation and outcomes.

How was the study conducted?

The study involved qualitative fieldwork conducted by a local consulting firm, supported by research assistance, and informed by a structured analytical framing and methodology.

What outputs does the report provide for stakeholders?

It provides an executive summary of key findings and identifies potential policy and programmatic actions for decision-makers.

Jul 19, 2026

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