Expert casts doubt on government’s new economic reform committee
A South Sudanese economist has questioned whether the government’s newly established High-Level Ministerial Committee on Economic Reform has the technical capacity needed to steer the country out of its prolonged economic crisis. Dr. Abraham Maliet said while the creation of the committee signals the government’s intention to tackle mounting economic challenges, ministers alone cannot deliver […]
South Sudan economist warns of economic paralysis as cash dries up
A Senior South Sudanese economist is warning that the economy risks grinding to a halt unless the central bank acts quickly to address the country’s worsening cash shortage. Sunday Manyang Agok said, the poor fiscal discipline and weak monetary management have drained liquidity from the system, leaving businesses struggling and families unable to afford daily […]
