Report details kleptocratic governance and oil wealth in South Sudan
What happened
John Prendergast released an in-depth analysis in March 2017 regarding kleptocratic governance in South Sudan. The report stated that years of violent governance have led to severe humanitarian crises, including famine. It highlighted that corruption is integral to the governing system, and oil wealth helps perpetuate conflicts.
Why it matters
The analysis argues that the country's elite profit from conflict and exploit national resources with impunity. The report urges the international community to implement targeted financial investigations to restrain the assets of those in power.
Who's involved
- John PrendergastProvided an analysis of kleptocratic governance issues in South Sudan
- South SudanThe country whose governance and resource exploitation were analyzed
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of Finance and PlanningSpeculative
The Ministry of Finance and Planning might face constraints on its financial management due to targeted financial investigations or sanctions.
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The entities involved
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John Prendergast
American human rights activist
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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