Sudan’s Minister of Industry, Dr Awad Ahmed Al-Jaz, has confirmed that seven industrial projects will be inaugurated by the end of 2010 as part of efforts to reactivate the industrial sector in the country. He explained that the projects include production of shoes, batteries, furniture, school furniture, building equipments and the food industry.

Dr Al-Jaz highlighted the importance of planning self-sufficiency in each separate commodity.

Reports from an industrial committee reported on progress in the country’s pharmaceutical industries, as well as the achievement of sufficiency in the leather industry. According to the ministry, there are currently 16 tanneries operating in Sudan.

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