World Bank steps up support for South Sudan's institutions and service delivery
A new World Bank Country Engagement Note (CEN) for South Sudan for the period FY21-23 marks a fresh approach to supporting the country and could deliver the largest World Bank program to date over the next year. Operations and activities under the CEN aim to bolster the Government of South Sudan’s efforts to strengthen its institutions, support basic public service delivery, and promote resilience and livelihood opportunities across the country. This new approach will also help South Sudan pursue a gradual transition away from third party execution to implementation through government syste...