- South Sudan elections amid constitutional and party disputes
- The National Elections Commission is supporting civic education efforts in South Sudan in preparation for upcoming elections.
- The National Elections Commission schedules general elections in South Sudan, while the Transitional National Legislative Assembly considers the national budget.
International Bank Approves South Sudan Government Budget
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 7
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What happened
The International Bank approved the government budget for South Sudan on September 7, 2013. The reports noted that South Sudan's government revenue is based on oil rents, which account for 98 percent of its income.
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Why it matters
The budget approval allows the cabinet to execute its operational functions. The reports also highlighted that South Sudan has virtually no formal economy outside of the international oil industry.
The National Elections Commission is supporting civic education efforts in South Sudan in preparation for upcoming elections, while the Transitional National Legislative Assembly is considering the national budget.
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Who's involved
- International BankApproved the government budget for South Sudan.
- South SudanThe geopolitical state whose budget was approved.
- cabinetThe group of officials whose operational functions are enabled by the budget.
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The entities involved
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
Related events
- IMF calls for fiscal discipline and governance in South Sudan.
- The United States is identified as a major donor to South Sudan.
- South Sudan officials attended meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Juba.
- Conflict in Sudan is impacting South Sudan, coinciding with new IMF reports on global financial architecture shifts.
- The National Congress Party is preparing for upcoming elections in South Sudan.