VOL. XLVI

No 9

3-March-2003

SUDAN

Sudan Oil Revenues Forecast at $947Mn For 2003

Sudans oil revenue for 2003 is forecast to jump 43% from 2002 levels to SD249bn ($947mn), according to a report in Qatar daily al-Watan. Oil revenue makes up 41% of Sudanese government revenue for 2003 and is based on the government share in production-sharing agreements. Sudans debt stands at some $22bn, including $13bn in principal debt and $9bn in accumulated interest. A sum of SD48bn ($183mn) has been put aside to...