Khartoum Hub organized a discussion on ‘Local Governance, Development, and Social Cohesion ‘, hosting Professor Atta Battahani, Associated Professor in Political Science in University of Khartoum.

The session focused on the issue of Local Governance and its role in strengthening Peace and Social Cohesion, especially in conflict affected areas. It also tackled how the Peace Agreement dealt with wealth and resources distribution in the regions which witnessed war and conflict. Finally, the relationship between the central government and the local governments during the transitional period was discussed.