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Shima Mohamed

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Shima Mohamed is a Research Analyst in the Development and Strategies and Governance Unit. She is an economist with over 10 years of experience and a strong interest in political economy, fragility, private sector development, and the role of micro, small, and medium enterprises. Shima’s prior experience includes working as a consultant at the World Bank Sudan Country Office. She also served as a researcher at the International Growth Center (IGC) London School of Economics, and as an economist in the office of the Prime Minister of Sudan, where she provided critical economic insights and policy recommendations to support Sudan’s economic transition. Shima holds a BSc Honors Degree in Economics from Khartoum University (2012), and an MA in Public Policy from Peking University (2014).

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Delivering aid amid active conflict and insecurity: Digital transfers for delivering social and humanitarian assistance in Sudan

2026Abay, Kibrom A.; Abushama, Hala; Mohamed, Shima; Siddig, Khalid
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Delivering aid amid active conflict and insecurity: Digital transfers for delivering social and humanitarian assistance in Sudan

The recent resurgence of armed conflict in Africa is increasing the need for shock-responsive humanitarian and social assistance programs. For example, the armed conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, has caused the world’s largest displacement crisis, creating a multifaceted humanitarian crisis that requires significant investments in assistance. Armed conflicts in Africa are aggravating poverty and hunger (Corral et al. 2020) and threatening important gains in poverty reduction made in the last few decades. This is causing major setbacks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 (Corral et al. 2020; World Bank Group 2020), particularly SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and SDG16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

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2026

Authors

Abay, Kibrom A.; Abushama, Hala; Mohamed, Shima; Siddig, Khalid

Citation

Abay, Kibrom A.; Abushama, Hala; Mohamed, Shima; and Siddig, Khalid. 2026. Delivering aid amid active conflict and insecurity: Digital transfers for delivering social and humanitarian assistance in Sudan. In War and Resilience: The Multifaceted Impacts of Sudan’s Conflict and Pathways to Recovery, eds. Khalid Siddig, Oliver K. Kirui, and Paul Dorosh. Section Three: Resilience and Recovery Strategies, Chapter 12, Pp. 257-285. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182383

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Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Aid Programmes; Conflicts; Social Protection

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: January 2026

2026Abushama, Hala; Rakhy, Tarig; Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; Siddig, Khalid
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Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: January 2026

Figures on: Cereals and Flour, Lentils, Rice, and Pigeon Peas, Vegetables, Meat and Animal Products, Oilseeds, Cooking Oil, Sugar, and Fava Beans, Seeds, Fertilizers, Diesel and Petrol, Exchange Rates, Labor wages, and Market Actors’ Perceptions,

Year published

2026

Authors

Abushama, Hala; Rakhy, Tarig; Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; Siddig, Khalid

Citation

Abushama, Hala; Rakhy, Tarig; Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; and Siddig, Khalid. 2026. Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: January 2026. Sudan Market Prices and Availability Report 12. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182133

Country/Region

Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Capacity Building; Commodities; Prices; Markets; Price Stabilization; Economic Stabilization

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English

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Open Access

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Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: December 2025

2026Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; Rakhy, Tarig; Abushama, Hala; Siddig, Khalid
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Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: December 2025

Merchants’ expectations remained broadly stable in December. About 62.5 percent planned to continue trading at current levels, similar to November. However, the share intending to expand trading volumes declined to 20.6 percent from 26.7 percent, with planned expansions mainly concentrated in Blue Nile and South Kordofan. Only small shares of merchants planned to reduce trade volumes (4.4 percent, mainly in Gedaref and North Kordofan) or relocate to other markets (around 4 percent, notably in South Kordofan and Kassala). Temporary exits from trading or changes in product mix were negligible, while uncertainty about future plans increased to 6.6 percent, up from 3.5 percent in November.

Year published

2026

Authors

Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; Rakhy, Tarig; Abushama, Hala; Siddig, Khalid

Citation

Mohamed, Shima; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw; Rakhy, Tarig; Abushama, Hala; and Siddig, Khalid. 2026. Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: December 2025. Sudan Market Prices and Availability Report 11. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181303

Country/Region

Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Capacity Building; Commodities; Prices; Markets; Price Stabilization; Economic Stabilization

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English

Access/Licence

Open Access

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Three Years of Conflict: What the Evidence Tells Us and What Recovery Requires
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April 14 to 15, 2026

Three Years of Conflict: What the Evidence Tells Us and What Recovery Requires

April 2026 marks three years since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, which has severely disrupted economic activity, food systems, and social services. More than half of the country’s population is in need of assistance, and communities, markets, and institutions are under unprecedented pressure.