Sudan’s Child “Well-Being” Rated

A recent report published by The African Child Policy Forum, an independent Ethiopian agency, ranked 52 African countries according to a “child-friendly index“.

Sudan ranked near the bottom with a rating of “less child-friendly”. Neighboring Chad was “awarded” a rating of “least child-friendly”.

The study took into account spending on health and education, laws protecting children’s rights, nutrition, water, sanitation, and military resources.

Poverty is not an excuse to treat children badly – that is the central message of the report

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“The countries that invest in children will have a more productive work-force and the foundation of a more peaceful and democratic country. The investment will certainly pay off,” says Dr Bequele.

Here is a map showing the report’s findings.