Community demands transparency, accountability on 3% oil share

Community leaders in Bentiu, Unity State, are demanding transparent and clear management of the 3% of oil revenue share meant for local development as stipulated in the Petroleum Act. This demand was made during a one-day training session on sustainable natural resources management, organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR). Speaking at […]
South Sudan’s gold sector faces revenue risks amid illicit mining

A new report by the Civil Society Coalition of Natural Resources (CSCNR) has exposed serious transparency issues and revenue collection risks in South Sudan’s gold mining sector. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR), highlights how illicit mining practices and weak regulatory oversight are costing the government millions […]
Frustration mounts as Melut residents seek fair share of oil revenues

A high-level engagement workshop in Melut has brought renewed focus to growing frustration over the delayed disbursement and lack of transparency in managing the 3% community share from oil revenues. Organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), the meeting gathered 41 participants, including local authorities, community leaders, and representatives from women and […]