Economic Team Assembles in Juba
President Salva Kiir convened his top economic advisers in Juba on Wednesday, seeking cohesion before the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington.
Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, Finance Minister Athian Ding Athian, and Central Bank Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow attended, underscoring the weight the administration attaches to the mission.
Agenda for Washington Meetings
The delegation will showcase reform milestones and seek technical assistance, concessional finance, and arrears clearance to bolster macroeconomic stability.
Officials want to convince lenders that South Sudan’s new treasury bill framework and foreign-exchange code can anchor inflation and protect reserves.
Fiscal Reform Commitments
A communique from the presidency said the government remains committed to ‘sound economic policies and national resilience against shocks’.
Observers note that recent moves to digitalise customs and publish oil-revenue data have improved transparency, yet structural deficits persist after years of conflict.
Signals to Investors
By appearing with his economic cluster, Kiir sent a calibrated message to regional financiers that Juba seeks disciplined governance rather than crisis firefighting.
Market analysts argue that a positive IMF assessment could unlock private capital for agriculture, energy, and infrastructure, generating employment for South Sudan’s youthful population.