Developing Darfur: A Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy

Emanating from Article 32 of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), the Darfur Joint Assessment Mission (DJAM) was completed in November 2012. Based on the priorities identified by the mission, a Developing Darfur: A Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy has been developed. It provides a sequenced strategy to initiate the recovery-focused objectives articulated within the DDPD.

Three priority areas (Governance, Justice and Reconciliation/ Reconstruction/ Economic Recovery) have emerged as overall focus areas from the DJAM assessment. These integrate the specific needs and priorities identified by the ten thematic working groups through the state- and locality-level consultative workshops in September and federal consultations in October.

1. Governance, Justice and Reconciliation - Improve governance at Regional, State and Locality level, streamline budget and fiscal management structures; Review and enhance rule of law institutions and mechanisms; enhance peace and security in the region; establish a culture of transparency and accountability.
2. Reconstruction – enhance access to basic social services, including health, nutrition, water and education; meet the immediate infrastructure development requirements and assess future needs; properly address the return, reintegration and/or urbanisation of individuals
3. Economic Recovery – facilitate improvement of agriculture, livestock and rural-based livelihoods; oversight and management of natural resources; development of the private sector.

To read the integral assessment, click here