Sudan - COVID-19 Emergency Response Project

Overview & Synopsis

Ratings for Sudan's COVID-19 Emergency Response Project were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, the Bank performance was sufficient, and the monitoring and evaluation quality was substantial. Some lessons learned included: in an FCV context, swiftly promoting a coordinated approach to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, complemented by local and other development partners’ efforts, is critical for maximizing results. Sudan’s health system is decentralized, with the subnational level (i.e., state and lower levels) responsible for delivering health services to the population. The project strengthened health system capacity by supporting isolation and intensive care units, providing IPC materials, medicines, and medical supplies, and training medical staff. Given the focus on local capacity and the importance of maintaining service delivery, helping develop resilient state institutions and strengthen local capacity is essential to support service delivery. The project’s decentralized nature at the sub-national level was well-positioned to address subnational health challenges operationally and technically. Subnational-level health institutions have remained functional outside conflict areas. The SHARE project is expected to consolidate progress, further strengthen these institutions, and enhance essential health service delivery.