Examining Enterprise Capacity: A Participatory Social Assessment in Darfur and Southern Sudan

Date

2008

Authors

Abdelnour, S.
Babiker, B.
El Jack, A.
Wheeler, D.
McGrath, S.
Branzei, O.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Centre for Refugee Studies, York University

Abstract

This study provides insight into pre-and post-conflict livelihood strategies of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Southern Sudan and Darfur and recommendations for the development of sustainable enterprise in these communities, through a grassroots, private sector development and gendered approach.

Description

This study is a component of a larger project, titled Conflict Transformation: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods and Grassroots Enterprise Development in Darfur and Southern Sudan, which aims to foster self-reliant sustainable livelihoods in post-war Sudan. The project and study are a collaborative partnership between Ahfad University for Women (Sudan) and York University (Canada).

Keywords

Darfur, Southern Sudan, grassroots enterprise development, internally displaced persons

Citation

Abdelnour, S., Babiker, B., El Jack, A., Wheeler, D., McGrath, S., Branzei, O. (2008) Examining Enterprise Capacity: A Participatory Social Assessment in Darfur and Southern Sudan. Centre for Refugee Studies, York University: Toronto.