Putative Role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Re-building Sudan post-war for Sustainable Development and Peace Resilience

Purpose: The current paper explores the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in re-building post-war Sudan for sustainable development and peace resilience. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper takes an empirical analytical approach used in light of theoretical framework applications relevant to the topic. A structured questionnaire (open questions) was designed via an online Google form. Research limitations: The designed questionnaire was only distributed to vice chancellors of Sudanese universities and Directors of Peace Centres affiliated to HEIs in Sudan as key informants. Findings: The role of HEIs in re-building post-war Sudan can be exemplified in the adoption of education for reconciliation programmes to foster co-existence and tolerance amongst different ethnic groups. Research and knowledge on the root causes of conflicts in Sudan should be undertaken and disseminated. Training and capacity building programmes should be designed to raise individuals’ and community awareness on conflict resolution. In addition, social cohesion and civic engagement, influencing public policies related to post-conflict recovery, networking and partnerships with development and peace building curators, local leaders and community outreach should be promoted. There must be peace building and resilience in addition to maintenance of the devastated environment and natural resources. Originality/value: This scientific contribution is an original research based on relevant concepts. The results of this contribution could be used by all Sudanese universities individually or collectively to take part in re-building Sudan after the war for sustainable development and peace resilience. Keywords: Sudan HEIs; Peace Resilience; Post-Conflict; SDGs; Sudan Post-Conflict. Citation: Abdalla, M. A., Makeen, M. A. and Mohammed, M. H. (2025): Putative Role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Re-Building Sudan Post-War for Sustainable Development and Peace Resilience. International Journal of Innovation and Knowledge Management in Middle East and North Africa (IJIKMMENA), Vol. 10, No. 1/2, pp. 81-91.