Retirement benefits authority proposal in South Sudan
The General Manager of the South Sudan Pensions Fund has called for a retirement benefits authority to regulate all pension and social security schemes in the country. The proposal positions regulation as a way to bring consistency and oversight across multiple institutions. (Eye Radio)
Juba meeting targets coordination across pension schemes
The call was made during a meeting in Juba bringing together the South Sudan Pensions Fund and other pension schemes. Participants discussed how to address institutional challenges and improve coordination within the sector, reflecting a shared interest in practical solutions. (Eye Radio)
Edward Yier Yier outlines shared pension challenges
Speaking on SSBC, General Manager Edward Yier Yier said the meeting was convened to tackle common challenges facing pension institutions nationwide. “South Sudan Pension Fund has taken the initiative… to address our common challenges,” Yier said, describing strong attendance as a positive signal. (Eye Radio)
Yier added that follow-up mechanisms were agreed. “We have formed a coordinating committee that will follow up on our solutions and plan future meetings,” he said, indicating that the discussions are intended to translate into sustained inter-institutional work. (Eye Radio)
National Social Insurance Fund calls for clear frameworks
Reech Ring Bol, Managing Director of the South Sudan National Social Insurance Fund, said the meeting aimed to chart a new path by strengthening pension institutions. He also pointed to the need for clear operational and regulatory frameworks, aligning with the broader push for coordinated governance. (Eye Radio)
Civil service retirements and pension arrears in focus
Last year, the government announced plans to retire about 1,500 civil servants aged 65 and above, with officials presenting it as a measure to create space for younger graduates. The move placed added attention on the readiness of pension systems to handle retirements smoothly. (Eye Radio)
Authorities estimate pension arrears at 26 billion South Sudanese pounds, while 15 billion pounds has been allocated in the current budget to support retirement payments. Officials also said a biometric payroll system is being established to eliminate ghost workers and strengthen salary and pension management. (Eye Radio)
What the reforms could mean for retirement payments
Taken together, the proposed authority, the new coordinating committee and payroll reforms suggest an effort to improve predictability in retirement payments. Sector leaders framed regulation and data-driven payroll controls as key levers for better management across pension and social security schemes. (Eye Radio)