Share The ongoing implementation of the UNESCO Digital Library Initiative focusing on “Building a culture of reading and research through digital media” saw a launch in two learning institutions in Juba, South Sudan, on 31 March 2021. The University of Juba and the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) Community Learning Centre were the beneficiaries. The launch event was held virtually and presided over by the Dean of Libraries, University of Juba, Dr. Michael Baffoka, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Akec, and the Undersecretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Adil Athanazious. In attendance were Partners that included: UNICEF, Embassy of Sweden, UNFPA and Education Cannot Wait (ECW). The UNESCO team was led by the Head of Office & UNESCO Representative to South Sudan, Mr. Julius Banda, representing the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa.