Under the auspices of Sudanese Trade Minister Osman Omer Al-Sharif, and in cooperation with the Ministry, ESCWA delivered a 5-day intensive training workshop on Program Cycle Management and Project Proposal Writing, from 11 to 15 May 2014, in Khartoum.

The training was delivered by ESCWA Regional Advisor on Social Policy Khaled Ayesh, and First Social Affairs Officer Naela Haddad. The ESCWA team also conducted the closing graduation ceremony for 31 officials from various Sudanese Ministries, in the presence of State Minister for Foreign Trade Jehad Hamzeh.

In his closing remarks, Hamzeh stated that he is "completely confident that ESCWA's distinguished experts […] provided the best of their knowledge and expertise in program cycle management and project formulation". He stressed on the importance of equipping the Sudanese officials with the know-how in preparing project documents, which will enable them to prepare better project documents and will improve their negotiating position in discussing project proposals with donors. Hamzeh commended the training material of the workshop and the practical exercises which aimed at providing the Sudanese officials with practical skills to prepare doable project documents.