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The ٣rd Sudan International Agricultural Forum

Khartoum – Friendship Hall | February 20–21, 2023
eme: "Together Towards an Integrated Agricultural Renaissance"
Introduction
Amid Sudan’s deepening economic crises and increasing developmental
challenges, the 3rd Sudan Global Agricultural Forum reaƒrmed agriculture
as Sudan’s strategic pillar for food security and economic revival. e event
was co-organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forests and
MansSo‰ Integrated Solutions, and brought together high-level oƒcials,
experts, diplomats, and investors from both Sudan and abroad.
Key Speakers and Participants
A diverse panel of national and international speakers addressed the forum,
including:
Minister of Agriculture and Forests
Representative of the Agricultural Bank of Sudan
Representative of the Zakat Chamber
Prof. Mamoun Daw Albeit, who chaired and moderated the sessions
Representative of the Registrar of Agricultural Cooperatives – Ministry of
Justice, who discussed the legal and organizational challenges facing agricul-
tural cooperatives, including weak governance structures, absence of
uni•ed regulations, and •nancial mismanagement.
International and Diplomatic Presence:
Ambassadors and representatives of India, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Africa,
the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the European Union.
Prominent Arab delegations, most notably the Omani delegation, which
presented investment opportunities between Oman and Sudan.
Sponsors
e forum was supported by leading national institutions, including:
Agricultural Bank of Sudan
Sudanese Jordanian Bank (Bank of Al Jazeera)
Al-Fal Micro•nance Company
Central Trading Company
Accompanying Exhibition
A documentary exhibition was held alongside the main sessions. It consist-
ed entirely of brochures, printed materials, and promotional documents,
rather than physical displays of equipment or machinery. Key participants
in the exhibition included:
DAL Agriculture (Innovative Farming Division)
Central Trading Company
Indian Embassy in Sudan
Omani delegation
Other Sudanese companies working in seeds, •nance, agricultural services,
and marketing.
Main Discussion emes
Agricultural •nancing and debt restructuring
Legal reform and regulation of agricultural cooperatives
Adoption of modern technologies and smart farming
Agricultural taxation and zakat-related burdens
Agro-industrial development and value-added processing
Crop marketing and the proposal to establish a national commodities
exchange
International models and successful practices from India, Rwanda,
Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and more
Key Recommendations
Reform agricultural •nancing mechanisms, oŸering ¡exible, inclusive loan
products.
Promote and localize modern agricultural technologies, supported by
public and private service providers.
Develop agro-industrial projects in production regions to increase value
addition and create jobs.
Simplify agricultural investment procedures and provide clear national
investment mapping.
Establish a national agricultural commodities exchange to regulate pricing
and market access.
Reform zakat and taxation policies to ease burdens on smallholder farmers.
Strengthen agricultural cooperatives through legal, administrative, and
•nancial capacity-building.
Modernize agricultural extension and training centers with updated curricu-
la and outreach tools.
Foster international partnerships in research, technology transfer, and
green •nancing.
Support both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture, with infrastructure develop-
ment.
Empower rural women and youth through dedicated funding and entrepre-
neurship programs.
Establish a national monitoring committee to oversee implementation of
recommendations and report to the Cabinet.
Conclusion
e 3rd Sudan International Agricultural Forum served as a vital platform
to reimagine Sudan’s agricultural future through evidence-based dialogue
and actionable insights. While its recommendations formed a clear
roadmap for reform, the greatest challenge remains translating policy into
practice, and moving from discussion to implementation.

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