Infrastructure projects in Sudan

With its abundant resources represented in vast areas of land and varying climates, the importance of Sudan has increased within the investment field signalling it as a target for businessmen from all around the globe who come to start investments in the country.

According to reports, Sudan is now ranked second in the list of the world's most attractive countries for investment, with the peace process having added an extra dimension to the climate within the country.

The Sudanese Ministry of Investment has paid particular attention to the investment processes within Sudan by creating a suitable investment climate and developing the promotion means to raise them to the required international level. It has carried out a series of efforts in order to prepare the necessary environment by facilitating the procedures necessary to ensure that investors' rights are protected.

The Sudanese Ministry of Investment is responsible and accountable for formulating strategies, policies, goals and programs aimed at developing local and foreign investment in Sudan. Its primary duties are:

	Executing strategies, policies and priorities for investment
	Execution of the investment encouragement act
	Preparation of federal and state investment maps
	Improving the investment climate and faciliating procedures
	Developing investment promotion systems
	Monitoring and evaluating the execution of investment policies
	Working to attract national and foreign investments
	Aiming investment at improving Sudanese infrastructure
	Undergoing tasks assigned by the Council of Ministers aiming at promoting Sudan's investment climate