SIHA Sudan | Report on the economic impact of the Sudan conflict on women and girls

Shared Planet was hired by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) to develop a research report analysing the disproportionate economic impact of the war in Sudan on women and girls. The project involved fieldwork in Sudan, Egypt and Uganda in close collaboration with a trusted network of local researchers. The research adopted an intersectional lens, engaging with women from diverse backgrounds, occupations, and socio-economic contexts, particularly women entrepreneurs and those working in agriculture and the informal sector.

The project involved a sweeping literature review of available reports and datasets on the conflict; key informant interviews and focus group discussions with women and girls affected by looting; consultation with experts; quantitative analysis based on available gender-disaggregated data; and a presentation to key stakeholders to support capacity building.

To strengthen the findings and promote local ownership, we also hosted a virtual validation and dissemination session with the wider SIHA network and key international stakeholders, creating space to test the relevance of our analysis and facilitate dialogue on the policy implications. The final report, What We Have Lost in the War, informed the African Development Bank’s $15 million aid allocation to Sudan.