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Tarig Alhaj Rakhy

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Tarig Alhaj Rakhy is a Research Analyst with the Development Strategies and Governance Unit. He is a development economist with experience in economic research and policy analysis. At IFPRI, he contributes to quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, conducts literature reviews, and assists in drafting reports and research papers. He also coordinates projects and supports outreach activities.  Tarig’s research interests include public policy and political economy; public finance management; education economics; rural development and poverty reduction; and agricultural economics.

Prior to joining IFPRI, Tarig served as a Junior Researcher for Sudan’s Economic and Social Research Bureau – Ministry of Higher Education and as a Research Assistant at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. He has also worked as a Research Consultant with Expertise France and as a short-term Research Assistant at the Ibn Khaldoun Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at Qatar University.

Tarig holds a master’s in Development Economics from the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar, and a bachelor’s in Economics and Development from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

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Human capital at risk: The impact of conflict on health and education in Sudan

2026Ebaidalla, Ebaidalla M.; Gebrail, Mohammed; Suliman, Gotada; Kirui, Oliver K.; Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw
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Human capital at risk: The impact of conflict on health and education in Sudan

Human capital, including the knowledge, skills, and health of a population, is the foundation for economic growth and development (Lucas Jr. 1988; Mankiw et al. 1992; Pelinescu 2015). Healthcare and education stand out as critical pillars that directly enhance human capital, influencing individual well-being, workforce productivity, and development (Barro and Sala-i-Martin 1995; Schultz 2003; Hanushek and Woessman 2012). Access to quality healthcare ensures a healthy and productive population capable of contributing to economic activities, while education equips individuals with the skills and knowledge essential for innovation and global competitiveness. Together, these sectors constitute the backbone of a nation’s resilience and long-term prosperity (Kim and Ahn 2020; Wang and Gu 2024).

Year published

2026

Authors

Ebaidalla, Ebaidalla M.; Gebrail, Mohammed; Suliman, Gotada; Kirui, Oliver K.; Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj; Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw

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Ebaidalla, Ebaidalla M.; Gebrail, Mohammed; Suliman, Gotada; Kirui, Oliver K.; Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj; and Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw. 2026. Human capital at risk: The impact of conflict on health and education 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 Two: Economic, Social, and Humanitarian Impacts, Chapter 10, Pp. 219-242. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182380

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Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Human Capital; Risk; Impact; Conflicts; Health; Education

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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Shocks, coping, and household livelihood strategies in wartime

2026Kirui, Oliver K.; Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj
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Shocks, coping, and household livelihood strategies in wartime

Since the eruption of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, Sudan has experienced one of the most severe humanitarian and economic crises in recent history. Beyond the tragic toll in lost and displaced lives, the conflict has profoundly disrupted livelihoods, dismantled social safety nets, and eroded the foundations of food and income security across the country. The ongoing war has affected millions, displacing communities and decimating livelihood systems across both rural and urban areas.

Year published

2026

Authors

Kirui, Oliver K.; Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj

Citation

Kirui, Oliver K.; and Rakhy, Tarig Alhaj. 2026. Shocks, coping, and household livelihood strategies in wartime. 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 11, Pp. 245-256. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182381

Country/Region

Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Shock; Coping Capacity; Livelihood Strategies; Households; Livelihoods; War; Resilience; Vulnerability; Policies

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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: July 2025

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

This report analyzes market dynamics in Sudan between February and July 2025, focusing on prices, availability, quality, fuel, exchange rates, and traders’ perceptions of supply, demand, profits, and market conditions. Between February and July 2025, Sudan’s markets showed mixed trends and sharp regional disparities. Cereal prices were mostly stable: wheat held steady with a short rise in early July, sorghum increased in June then stabilized, millet fluctuated slightly, and wheat flour fell in early July before rising sharply. Wheat and wheat flour availability improved, while sorghum and millet availability declined marginally.

Year published

2025

Authors

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

Citation

Siddig, Khalid; Rakhy, Tarig; Mohamed, Shima; Abushama, Hala; and Nigus, Halefom Yigzaw. 2025. Essential commodities prices, availability, and market actors’ perceptions: July 2025. Sudan Market Prices and Availability Report 6. Khartoum, Sudan: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176512

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Sudan

Keywords

Africa; Northern Africa; Commodities; Prices; Market Economies; Shock; Capacity Development; Supply Chain Disruptions; Fuels

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English

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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.