South Sudan's president forms committee to lead economic reform program
South Sudan's economic reforms program
Written by: Ayman Ragab
President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a decree forming a high-level committee comprising nine members to lead and implement the economic reform agenda in South Sudan, in a move aimed at improving economic performance and addressing the challenges facing the national economy.
The committee is headed by the Minister of East African Community Affairs, Byanq Deng Kuol, while the Minister of Information, Communication, and Postal Services, Ateny Wick Ateny, will serve as the rapporteur.
9 committee members
The committee includes the Minister of Finance and Planning, Daniel Kwal Ayulo, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Lamiara Margaret Mathiang, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikwek, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Damiano, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, Muyeen Deng Ajouit, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Malwal Tab Diu, in addition to the economic advisor in the office of the President.
According to the decision, the committee will lead and coordinate economic reform efforts, and develop the necessary policies and procedures to improve economic performance and enhance the efficiency of public resource management.
The formation of the committee comes at a time when South Sudan's economy is facing accumulated challenges, including declining revenues, high inflation rates, weak financial management, and ongoing accusations of mismanagement of public funds.
Observers are waiting to see if the new committee will succeed in implementing real reforms that contribute to enhancing transparency and accountability, improving public finance management, and restoring the confidence of citizens and international partners in the national economy.
