Erosion of a country's future': What has the war cost Sudan?

"We are not just facing a crisis - we are witnessing the systematic erosion of a country's future, Luca Renda, the United Nations Development Programme's resident representative in Sudan, told Al Jazeera."

"According to UNDP estimates, Sudan lost $6.4bn in its GDP in 2023 alone, a loss that Renda said reflected a simultaneous collapse across all major parts of Sudan's economy."

"Even under the most optimistic scenario of peace being achieved in 2026, Sudan would still lose an estimated $18.8bn in its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2043, the report said."

"The destruction of Sudan's infrastructure and the collapse of the systems that support daily life and economic activity have imposed a massive economic cost on the country."

Sudan's civil war has resulted in over 40,000 deaths and displaced about 14 million people, severely damaging civilian infrastructure. The UNDP reports a loss of $6.4 billion in GDP in 2023 alone, with projections indicating a total loss of $18.8 billion by 2043, even with peace by 2026. The war has disrupted agriculture, industry, and state institutions, leading to a profound economic crisis. The ongoing conflict between the army and the RSF has reshaped Sudan's economic future, pushing the country into deeper poverty.

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