Animal-shaped Cities in Sudan

As part of a rebuilding effort in southern Sudan, on the table are now plans to build cities and towns shaped like animals and fruits that are emblems of the states in the region. Initially I was rather lost with the purpose of having cities shaped in this fashion, but I was more confused with where the funds for these cities will come from and who will be able to live in them. Here's the article:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11019550

I am assuming these questions will eventually have answers.