SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: US Institute of Peace - What Does Sudan’s New Cabinet Mean for its Transition?
Horn of Africa expert Joseph Tucker proposes ways that Sudan can achieve a well-functioning Cabinet that demonstrates that “politicians are capable of governing and reduce the perennial unleashing of military coups that have plagued Sudan’s prior civilian governments”.
For new ministers representing the armed movements to gain public trust, Tucker suggests that the Juba peace deal is implemented with the public understanding its national impact, adding that “effective coordination across ministries—perhaps via a more proactive Ministry of Cabinet Affairs—and transparent decision-making” would help ministers conduct reforms and “create a more stable environment for elections.”
Tucker also calls for ministers to “push for the creation of outstanding government commissions, as well as institutions like the long-delayed Transitional Legislative Council,” which would “improve avenues for government oversight and public trust in both institutions.”