This discussion paper was written by Nic Cheeseman and Arol Dut for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) South Sudan. The report explores the extent to which electoral systems are inclusive of women, youth, …
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This discussion paper was written by Nic Cheeseman and Arol Dut for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) South Sudan. The report explores the extent to which electoral systems are inclusive of women, youth, …
Read MoreThis paper was written by Jan Pospisil and Hames Kunhiak Mourwel for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) South Sudan. This paper explores the conditions under which elections scheduled for December 2026 could meaningfully …
Read MoreThis piece discusses the possibilities of national elections being held in South Sudan in December 2026. The piece identifies several challenges ahead of the planned elections, including ongoing political turmoil, …
Read MoreAssessing the peace agreements in South Sudan since the 1970s, the article discusses the extent to which these agreements reconfigure predatory fiscal practices, rather than dismantle them. The paper finds …
Read MoreThis report was written by David Deng, Sophia Dawkins, Christopher Oringa, and Jan Pospisil. This Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and PeaceRep survey report examines how the South Sudanese public perceives safety, elections, civic …
Read MoreThis briefing note was written by Nicki Kindersley, Amar Jamal, and Machot Amuom Malou for XCEPT. This briefing explores how elite mobilization, access to resources and labour, and identity-based politics, …
Read MoreThrowback: based on extensive consultations, this report from 2016 discusses the future of South Sudan following the signing of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic …
Read MoreThis in-depth briefing by the International Crisis Group (ICG) gives an overview over the current political fault lines at South Sudan’s national level. The country is entering a dangerous, uncertain …
Read MoreIntroduction As of June 2024, the future of the transitional process in South Sudan remains uncertain. According to the National Elections Amendment Act (2023), the National Elections Commission (NEC) must …
Read MoreWith the next general elections set to take place in December 2024, this Review aims to tackle crucial questions around the delineation of new geographical constituencies in line with the …
Read MoreThis Weekly Review provides an assessment of South Sudan’s National Elections Act, 2023. At only 14 months (at the time of writing) await from the election’s planned date, the Review …
Read MoreABSTRACT This article attempts to position education not only in the peacebuilding debate but also in the larger good governance debate about what makes a resilient social contract. We subscribe …
Read MoreWhether or not, and if, when, and then, how? Open questions on South Sudan’s first elections planned for December 2024 abound. On the one hand is the people’s demonstrated will …
Read MoreThis year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals that 124 countries have stagnant corruption levels, while the number of countries in decline is increasing. This has the mostserious consequences, as global …
Read MoreOn Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) issued a Press Statement. It provided an update to the public, the region, and diplomatic community on …
Read MoreAlthough fraught with numerous implementation issues, the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict (RARCSS) has been credited with bringing relative stability to South Sudan since 20181. The Agreement mandated …
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