The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) is set to launch two transformative initiatives on July 22, 2025, the South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) and Phase II of the Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability (NORMA-II) Project.
The twin launch marks a strategic shift in how the country is positioning itself to mobilize domestic resources, improve public financial management, and build long-term institutional capacity.
“Today, SSRA takes a historic step toward our nation’s prosperity. “These initiatives will enable us to deliver a more professional, transparent, and effective revenue system,” said Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng.
SSIRA: A National Engine for Tax and Customs Capacity
Housed in a fully refurbished facility along the Juba–Yei Road, SSIRA is designed to be the country’s premier training and research institute for tax and customs professionals. The institute will offer technical training, leadership development, and graduate programs for both SSRA staff and external partners such as state tax authorities and private sector stakeholders.
The modern facility, rebuilt by Infinity Construction and Engineering Ltd, a South Sudanese firm, features:
4 lecture halls and 4 seminar rooms
2 conference halls and a multipurpose event space
Offices and classrooms to support up to 50 staff
SSIRA is expected to reduce training costs, which have previously relied heavily on hotel venues, and instead offer a dedicated, cost-effective environment for skill development.
NORMA-II: Reinforcing Non-Oil Revenue Systems
Funded jointly by the Government of South Sudan (USD 1.5 million) and the African Development Bank (USD 1 million), NORMA-II builds on the foundations laid in 2023 under the leadership of then-Commissioner General Dr. Patrick Kennedy Mugoya. The project aims to modernize non-oil revenue collection systems, improve taxpayer compliance, and enhance accountability mechanisms.
With NORMA-II, SSRA hopes to streamline revenue operations, digitize processes, and expand the country’s non-oil tax base—a critical move as oil revenues face ongoing volatility.
Toward Fiscal Independence
The dual initiatives are part of SSRA’s broader strategy to professionalize revenue collection and create the institutional infrastructure necessary for economic resilience.
Observers say the projects demonstrate a clear political and technical commitment to diversifying South Sudan’s revenue portfolio—a long-discussed policy objective now gaining visible traction.
“This isn’t just a launch—it’s a turning point,” noted one local economic analyst. “It shows SSRA is building the systems that can support a post-oil economy.”
The launch event is expected to bring together senior government officials, international partners, and development organizations—all signaling growing confidence in South Sudan’s journey toward fiscal modernization and sustainability. The additional information is by journalist Emmanuel Patrick Laku.
