This January, the people of Southern Sudan vote in an historic referendum to decide whether the South should remain part of a united Sudan or whether it should secede and become the world’s newest sovereign state. To mark the referendum, ODI has produced a number of resources looking at the development and humanitarian status of Southern Sudan.
This January, the people of Southern Sudan vote in an historic referendum to decide whether the South should remain part of a united Sudan or whether it should secede and become the world’s newest sovereign state. To mark the referendum, ODI has produced a number of resources looking at the development and humanitarian status of Southern Sudan.
Sara Pantuliano, Head of the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI answers some topical questions ahead of the referendum in Southern Sudan which looks likely to lead to secession for the southern part of the state.
If the South votes for secession, what are the key issues outlined in the CPA that still need to be addressed in order to ensure a peaceful separation, and how likely is it that Al-Bashir’s NCP party will accept/support the South should it vote to secede?
How will the outcome of the South Sudan referendum affect the prospects for women's participation and activism in the North and South?
This Project Briefing reviews policy responses to the global financial crisis, setting out useful frameworks and concepts to inform more effective assistance for countries affected by future crises.