SNICI: One Sudan Through Infrastructure
Budget: £10 – £15 GBP
Project Title
The Sudan National Infrastructure and Connectivity Initiative (SNICI)
Vision
"Building One Sudan Through Roads, Water, Energy, and Digital Connectivity."
Objectives
Connect every state with modern highways.
Provide reliable electricity to all communities.
Improve access to clean drinking water.
Modernise railways and airports.
Expand internet and telecommunications nationwide.
Create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Main Components
1. National Highway Network
Construct or rehabilitate highways linking major cities, including:
Khartoum
Port Sudan
Wad Madani
Kassala
El Obeid
Nyala
El Fasher
Dongola
Atbara
Kosti
Benefits:
Faster transport
Lower trade costs
Better emergency response
Easier movement of agricultural goods
2. National Railway Modernisation
Upgrade existing rail lines and extend service to underserved regions.
Features:
Passenger trains
Freight transport
Links between farms, factories, and ports
3. Energy for Every Community
Develop a mix of:
Solar farms
Wind power
Hydropower
Modernised electricity transmission lines
Goal: Reliable electricity for homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses.
4. Clean Water Programme
Invest in:
Water treatment plants
Boreholes
Pipelines
Irrigation canals
Flood protection systems
Benefits:
Improved public health
Greater agricultural productivity
Better resilience during droughts
5. Digital Sudan
Expand:
Fibre-optic networks
Mobile coverage
Public Wi-Fi in schools and hospitals
Digital government services
6. Education Infrastructure
Build and renovate:
Schools
Universities
Technical and vocational training centres
Libraries
7. Healthcare Infrastructure
Develop:
Regional hospitals
Rural health centres
Ambulance networks
Medical laboratories
8. Agricultural Infrastructure
Support farmers through:
Irrigation projects
Grain storage facilities
Food processing centres
Rural roads connecting farms to markets
9. Housing and Urban Development
Build:
Affordable housing
Drainage systems
Public parks
Street lighting
Waste management facilities
10. Port and Airport Improvements
Modernise:
Seaports
Airports
Inland logistics hubs
Customs facilities
This would strengthen Sudan's role in regional and international trade.
Economic Impact
The programme aims to:
Create hundreds of thousands of construction and skilled jobs.
Improve access to education and healthcare.
Encourage domestic and foreign investment.
Reduce transport costs.
Increase agricultural and industrial productivity.
Support long-term economic development.
Suggested Implementation Phases
Phase 1 (Years 1–3): Roads, emergency electricity, water systems, and hospital rehabilitation.
Phase 2 (Years 4–7): Railways, ports, airports, schools, and digital infrastructure.
Phase 3 (Years 8–10): Industrial zones, renewable energy expansion, smart-city projects, and nationwide service upgrades
The Sudan National Infrastructure and Connectivity Initiative (SNICI)
Vision
"Building One Sudan Through Roads, Water, Energy, and Digital Connectivity."
Objectives
Connect every state with modern highways.
Provide reliable electricity to all communities.
Improve access to clean drinking water.
Modernise railways and airports.
Expand internet and telecommunications nationwide.
Create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Main Components
1. National Highway Network
Construct or rehabilitate highways linking major cities, including:
Khartoum
Port Sudan
Wad Madani
Kassala
El Obeid
Nyala
El Fasher
Dongola
Atbara
Kosti
Benefits:
Faster transport
Lower trade costs
Better emergency response
Easier movement of agricultural goods
2. National Railway Modernisation
Upgrade existing rail lines and extend service to underserved regions.
Features:
Passenger trains
Freight transport
Links between farms, factories, and ports
3. Energy for Every Community
Develop a mix of:
Solar farms
Wind power
Hydropower
Modernised electricity transmission lines
Goal: Reliable electricity for homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses.
4. Clean Water Programme
Invest in:
Water treatment plants
Boreholes
Pipelines
Irrigation canals
Flood protection systems
Benefits:
Improved public health
Greater agricultural productivity
Better resilience during droughts
5. Digital Sudan
Expand:
Fibre-optic networks
Mobile coverage
Public Wi-Fi in schools and hospitals
Digital government services
6. Education Infrastructure
Build and renovate:
Schools
Universities
Technical and vocational training centres
Libraries
7. Healthcare Infrastructure
Develop:
Regional hospitals
Rural health centres
Ambulance networks
Medical laboratories
8. Agricultural Infrastructure
Support farmers through:
Irrigation projects
Grain storage facilities
Food processing centres
Rural roads connecting farms to markets
9. Housing and Urban Development
Build:
Affordable housing
Drainage systems
Public parks
Street lighting
Waste management facilities
10. Port and Airport Improvements
Modernise:
Seaports
Airports
Inland logistics hubs
Customs facilities
This would strengthen Sudan's role in regional and international trade.
Economic Impact
The programme aims to:
Create hundreds of thousands of construction and skilled jobs.
Improve access to education and healthcare.
Encourage domestic and foreign investment.
Reduce transport costs.
Increase agricultural and industrial productivity.
Support long-term economic development.
Suggested Implementation Phases
Phase 1 (Years 1–3): Roads, emergency electricity, water systems, and hospital rehabilitation.
Phase 2 (Years 4–7): Railways, ports, airports, schools, and digital infrastructure.
Phase 3 (Years 8–10): Industrial zones, renewable energy expansion, smart-city projects, and nationwide service upgrades