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The Sudan Economic Update (SEU) is a World Bank report series that assesses key economic developments, prospects, and policies in Sudan. The Update is intended for a wide audience including policy makers, business leaders, the community of analysts and professionals engaged in economic debate, and the general public. The Economic Update series includes a section on recent economic developments and outlook, followed by a thematic section analyzing issues of particular importance. The thematic section of this edition of the SEU assesses shocks to the economy prior to the April 2023 conflict, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 October military takeover along with the adverse impact on households. The SEU highlights the urgent need to end the recent conflict, facilitate reconstruction, support the poorest groups, and support a recovery of the private sector.