SUDAN

United Nations and PartnersIntroductionSudan work plan 20127PrefaceFrom the Government of SudanThe 2012 UN and Partners Work Plan is the result of an intensive planning process bringing national and international actorstogether around a common goal – helping people in need.This year the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) established its own Work Plan Committee, reflecting the importance thatHAC gives to the efficient use of resources for humanitarian activities. The HAC Work Plan Committee was closely consultedthroughout the preparation of the UN and Partners Work Plan.The Work Plan sets out an ambitious agenda for 2012 based on the dual approach adopted in the 2011 Work Plan, and in line withGovernment strategies and priorities. While continuing the provision of life-saving assistance to those in the need, the Work Planprioritizes the need to seize opportunities to move beyond emergency relief: increasing the emphasis on the transition to recoveryand development activities where possible and facilitating durable solutions for affected people.Building and strengthening the capacity of national actors – who are primarily responsible for the welfare of all Sudanese people- and local communities themselves will be of critical importance in 2012 to ensure that humanitarian gains in the short-term aretranslated into longer-term benefits that contribute towards stability and development.Improved coordination between all actors – national and international – can improve the efficiency and effectiveness ofhumanitarian response. A more effective humanitarian response lays the foundation for long-term solutions that support therebuilding of livelihoods and ease the transition from conflict to recovery.Dr. Suleiman Abdel Rahman SuleimanHumanitarian Aid General Commissioner