A study of the current state of agricultural markets in South Sudan to inform USAID food aid programming decisions. Download
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Since Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed, its border with Uganda has become a hub of activity. Contrasting developments on the Ugandan side of the border with those on the South Sudanese side, the paper draws on empirical fieldwork to argue that the CPA has created new centres of power in the margins of both states. However, in day-to-day dealings on either side of the border, South Sudanese military actors have become dominant. In…
This collection of essays – of the Rift Valley Institute Sudan and South Sudan Course – provides a critical guide to current knowledge on key aspects of South Sudan and Sudan, written from a range of disciplinary points of view.
This report reviews the evolution of Chinese policy on South Sudan and recent expansion of relations between the two, explores their mutual interest in economic cooperation and reviews the role of oil as a centrepiece in relations with China, as well as a source of conflict. Download
Oil revenues accounted for 98% of fiscal revenues in South Sudan in 2011. South Sudan has recently decided to shut down its oil production, stemming from the lack of agreement post-independence between South Sudan and Sudan regarding oil revenues. The aim of this paper is to evaluate fiscal sustainability in South Sudan. The starting point regarding fiscal revenues is the reserves estimates and production path forecasts provided by the operating oil companies in 2010. This…
Customary ownership and control of land is an essential component of any consideration of land tenure and access in South Sudan and Africa in general. Customary traditions of land tenure emphasize moderate use, restoration, and community health and prosperity. Returnees to South Sudan access land primarily through the customary system. Yet, many returnees are subjected to corrupt practices or are simply unaware of their rights both within and beyond the customary systems. Displaced women are…
This report looks at recent conflicts in Jonglei to gain insights into the factors contributing to inter-ethnic tension in South Sudan, as well as its tragic results. The subsequent peace process, led by the Sudan Council of Churches, points to methods of resolution, and its inherent challenges. Download
This evaluation report provides an independent assessment of the NRC South Sudan food security and livelihoods (FSL) program in Warrap and NBeG from 2010 until 2012. It provides lessons for designing and implementing the on-going program and informs future organizational FSL strategy. View here.
This report is part of the Oakland Institute’s (OI) seven-country case study project to document and examine land investment deals in Africa (Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia) in order to determine social, economic, and environmental implications of land acquisitions in the developing world. This report is the product of research undertaken by OI between June and October 2011. The research team conducted thorough examination of the actual agreements and the extent…
This is one in a series of United States Institute of Peace special reports on state-building in the Republic of South Sudan following its creation on July 9, 2011. Each report analyzes an aspect of the state-building challenge and recommends priorities for the government of South Sudan. This report assesses the situation, priorities, and expectations of South Sudan’s massive youth population in the context of building the new nation. Drawing from field interviews with youth,…
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