{"id":2735,"date":"2026-08-18T12:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitesudan.org\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:06:23","slug":"sudan-governance-platform-a-citizen-led-transitional-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitesudan.org\/ar\/sudan-governance-platform-a-citizen-led-transitional-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudan Governance Platform: A Citizen-Led Transitional Government"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal, prepared by the Unite Sudan Initiative, presents the Sudan Governance Platform (SGP) \u2014 a citizen-led mechanism for establishing a competent, civilian transitional government in Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its central proposal is to allow qualified Sudanese citizens aged 25\u201345 to openly apply for 24 transitional ministerial positions and be selected through a transparent process based on competence, integrity, public scrutiny, governance training, and accountability rather than political affiliation or elite negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform is designed to become operational over 18 months, with an estimated total budget of EUR 4.22 million and an initial seed funding requirement of EUR 800,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Findings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Revolution Without Genuine Representation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal argues that the young people, women, professionals, and community networks that drove Sudan&#8217;s December Revolution have largely been excluded from the political processes determining the country&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the revolution succeeded in removing Omar al-Bashir in 2019, the subsequent transition failed to dismantle military power or establish a durable mechanism for civilian democratic rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The document argues that unelected political actors and exile-based groups continue to receive international recognition despite lacking a clear democratic mandate from Sudanese citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Deepening National Crisis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sudan is described as having two rival governments \u2014 the SAF-aligned Hope Government in Port Sudan and the RSF-aligned Government of Peace and Unity in Nyala \u2014 both presented as nominally civilian but effectively controlled by military forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The humanitarian consequences are severe: approximately 25 million people face serious food insecurity, four million children are acutely malnourished, famine has been confirmed in multiple areas, and millions of Sudanese have been displaced internally and across neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign support for the competing military factions further complicates efforts to achieve a sustainable political settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Gap in the IGAD\/AU Transition Framework<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal broadly supports the architecture of the IGAD\/AU and Quad roadmap \u2014 humanitarian truce, permanent ceasefire, followed by negotiations toward an independent civilian-led government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its central criticism is that these frameworks do not clearly determine how transitional government officials should be selected or how political actors should be held accountable for non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SGP is therefore intended to complement rather than replace the existing roadmap by providing a practical mechanism for selecting the individuals who would govern during the civilian transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An Open, Merit-Based Government<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SGP proposes 24 ministries covering the core functions of a transitional state, including Finance, Foreign Affairs, Justice, Defence and Security Transition, Health, Education, Agriculture, Humanitarian Affairs, Women and Gender Equality, Federal Governance, and Anti-Corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointments would not be distributed through political bargaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, candidates would compete through an open application process intended to break Sudan&#8217;s traditional patronage networks while also creating opportunities for qualified Sudanese professionals inside the country and across the diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Four-Stage Candidate Selection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet eligibility standards including Sudanese citizenship, relevant professional or academic experience, an age range of 25\u201345, and no record of corruption, financial crimes, human rights abuses, or involvement in atrocities committed by either side of the current conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection would take place through four stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written applications, CVs, governance vision statements, and portfolio-specific assessments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent evaluation by Sudanese technical experts and international governance specialists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication of the five strongest candidates for each ministry, followed by a 30-day public feedback and scrutiny period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Governance training for the final three candidates, with the highest-performing candidate ultimately appointed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal specifically requires meaningful inclusion of women and representatives from historically marginalized regions including Darfur, the Nuba Mountains, and Blue Nile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mandatory Governance Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final candidates would undergo an intensive 90-day governance programme, with the proposal seeking participation from institutions such as the Carter Center and the European Institute of Public Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training would focus on constitutional governance, public financial management, anti-corruption systems, humanitarian and transitional justice, international diplomacy, and democratic communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completion would be mandatory rather than ceremonial \u2014 candidates who fail the programme would be removed from consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong Public Accountability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every appointed minister would sign a binding accountability charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ministers would publicly disclose their assets before and after serving, publish significant public expenditure decisions, and disclose meetings with foreign governments, international institutions, and private-sector actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An independent Oversight Board would have authority to investigate misconduct, request documents, and recommend suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens would also have a direct recall mechanism: 10,000 verified signatures could trigger Oversight Board review of a serving minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Implementation and Funding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SGP proposes an 18-month implementation process across five phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months 1\u20133 would establish the Secretariat, develop the digital platform, engage civil society, secure institutional partnerships, and begin fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months 4\u20136 would open applications for all 24 ministerial positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months 7\u20138 would publish shortlists and conduct public review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months 9\u201312 would deliver the 90-day governance training programme and complete final appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months 13\u201318 would establish the transitional government, publish its first 100-day priorities, seek international recognition, and formally engage with the IGAD\/AU civilian transition process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The estimated cost is EUR 4.22 million, including EUR 1.2 million for governance training, EUR 780,000 for Secretariat operations, EUR 480,000 for community outreach, and EUR 420,000 for development and hosting of the digital platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative seeks EUR 800,000 in initial seed funding to launch Phase 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Three Core Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Create a Transparent Alternative to Political Patronage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build an open digital platform through which qualified Sudanese citizens can compete for transitional government positions according to published eligibility and assessment criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to shift political authority away from negotiated appointments and toward competence, public scrutiny, and demonstrated commitment to Sudan.<br><br>2. <strong>Combine Merit-Based Recruitment with Governance Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional qualifications alone are not considered sufficient preparation for governing a country emerging from war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final candidates should therefore undergo mandatory training in constitutional governance, financial management, transitional justice, diplomacy, and public accountability before appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Make Accountability Structural from the Beginning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transparency mechanisms must be established before the transitional government takes office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asset disclosure, public expenditure reporting, independent oversight, public scrutiny, and citizen recall mechanisms are intended to ensure that ministers remain accountable directly to Sudanese citizens throughout the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sudan Governance Platform is not presented as another political party or opposition coalition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is proposed as a practical mechanism for converting the aspirations of Sudan&#8217;s December Revolution into a transparent system for selecting, training, and holding accountable a new generation of civilian leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its central argument is that Sudan&#8217;s next transitional government should not emerge from another closed negotiation between military leaders, established political parties, and internationally connected elites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should provide ordinary, qualified Sudanese citizens with a credible path to govern their country on the basis of merit, transparency, and public accountability.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/unitesudan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SUDAN-GOVERNANCE-PLATFORM.pdf\">Download Full Proposal PDF<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The proposal, prepared by the Unite Sudan Initiative, presents the Sudan Governance Platform (SGP) \u2014 a citizen-led mechanism for establishing a competent, civilian transitional government in Sudan. 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