Report on the accessibility of goods at markets in South Sudan and highlights products that consumers found difficult or impossible to obtain. In particular, fruits, vegetables, grains, and pulses, are undersupplied in all three states surveyed. The report draws attention to issues like transportation of goods and currency exchanges hindering these markets before making recommendations to address these.

Report assesses the accessibility of water along the Sudan-South Sudan border and the conflicts and tensions surrounding this. It then makes recommendations to help address various issues causing conflict around water access.

Overview of the challenges and potential advantages that the border region of South Sudan-Sudan has when it comes to light manufacturing. The diversification of industry from oil will help to reduce poverty and increase security. The report highlights areas that have potential and recommends policies to help promote these developments.

Documents the process of nomadic pastoralism across the Sudan-South Sudan border through the dry season 2011-2012 and identifies some key factors that affected the nature of this migration. It breaks down elements such as the security, economics, and leadership that shape this migration.

Before the succession of the Republic of South Sudan from Sudan, nomadic communities used to freely move into South Sudan in Melut County with their cattle without restriction, and they enjoyed good relationships with the host communities. However, since independence, relationships have deteriorated. This conference brought together members of the different communities to better understand the reasons for conflict and secure an agreement to help prevent it.

This is a report of a Cross–Border Migration Conference held at Melut County Hall in Upper Nile State from 19 to 21 June 2012, organized by Concordis International and funded by the European Union. The conference brought together the Fellata and Arabs pastoralists with the host communities of Melut County to discuss and agree on policies for the migration of pastoralists in the county.

Details the Cross-Border Migration Conference held at the Bankuman Primary School in Bunj, Upper Nile from 12-14 June 2012, arranged by Concordis International and funded by the European Union. The purpose of the conference was to bring together Sudanese pastoralists who migrate into Maban County, officials and community representatives from the county and leaders of refugee populations from Blue Nile currently in camps to discuss challenges to peace and stability in the county and agree upon solutions for these issues including the migration of pastoralists into the county.

Summary of the conference outcomes encouraging the peaceful co-existence between pastoralists and host communities in Longechuk County. Details their agreement on measures to prevent conflict in this area.

Summary of a conference to bring together Misseriya pastoralists who migrate into Unity State and officials and community representatives from the border counties of Upper Nile State. Highlights issues and the agreement reached to harmonise the relationships between the pastoralist community and the host community in Unity State.

Upper Nile State Migration Conference held at the South Sudan Hotel, Malakal, South Sudan on 24 to 25 February 2012

Summaries of a workshop aimed at providing guiding principles, technical knowledge, and practical experiences in border management to facilitate cross-border cooperation, economic relations, pastoralism, movement of peoples and social interaction, and border security.

Mistrust has led to militarisation, and both sides have neglected the border areas. These areas, among the worst affected by the war, are underdeveloped and consequently unfit to cope with socio-economic issues or resolve land disputes and conflicts.

This report examines drivers of conflict in the North- South border areas of Sudan and current initiatives aimed at managing them. The contents derive from desk and field research undertaken in mid-2010. The document is also informed by the views and concerns expressed by participants at workshops in seven locations along the North-South border and at a senior level workshop in Khartoum.

Insight into the challenges in achieving justice and reconciliation at a regional, national and local level in Sudan. There are significant differences in how these concepts are viewed across Sudanese society, which poses unique challenges in the path to sustainable peace.

There is enormous potential to invest in Sudan, but specific issues disincentivise investors. This report details how investment in schooling, infrastructure, greater protection of rights, and more transparency would encourage more significant international investment.

Overview of the challenges faced by those accessing education in Sudan. With significant differences in accessibility across regions and social groups. We also consider the unique challenges faced by women and former child soldiers.

The return and reintegration of the displaced in Darfur pose many challenges. Trust and infrastructure must be rebuilt, alongside reform to environmental and security policies to safeguard lasting peace.

Darfur’s historical legacy of decentralised government at the regional level has led to the marginalisation of regions as the central government has lacked commitment to devolved governments. Similarly, a lack of appreciation for Sudan’s cultural, religious, and tribal diversity has undermined efforts to establish an effective system of decentralisation.

The breakdown of traditional land tenure and use systems is an important underlying cause of conflict in Darfur. This has been exacerbated by climate change, so there is a need to clarify the types of land tenure as there is no uniform government policy, and local administration can no longer resolve disputes as it is weaker than it was in the past.