The Possible Role and Risk of Power-Sharing in Sudan

This discussion paper was presented at a seminar organized by the Arab Association for Constitutional Law (AACL) in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) to present constitutional options on issues related to build lasting peace in Sudan by discussing the issue of power-sharing in the Sudanese Constitution. A group of Sudanese constitutional law experts were invited to discuss the paper’s content and share their experiences and knowledge to enrich the dialogue.

This discussion paper by International IDEA holds the potential to significantly impact the future of Sudan by presenting constitutional options for the issue of power-sharing in the expected constitution after the signing of a potential peace pact. Hopefully, this paper will influence policymakers and assist them in drawing up a constitutional framework for peaceful and democratic power-sharing in Sudan.