Vision 2040: South Sudan builds on good governance as it pursues
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March 21, 2011 (JUBA) – The semi-autonomous region, which shall become
the independent Republic of South Sudan by 9 July 2011, has stressed
the importance of improving on good governance in laying a solid
foundation for the new emerging nation.
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South Sudan flag (Sudan Tribune)
Following the overwhelming vote for secession from the rest of Sudan
by the people of South Sudan in an internationally-monitored
referendum in January 2011, the region is in the process of founding
of the would-be Republic of South Sudan.
The priorities included proposing a name for the state, its flag,
national anthem and coat-of-arms, among many others. In the first
phase of the long processes which shall be finalised in parliament,
the name ‘Republic of South Sudan’ has been accepted by the executive
organ of the government while the current flag of the Sudan People’s
Liberation Movement (SPLM), which the semi-autonomous government has
already borrowed for the last six years, will be given to the
independent state.
Discussions on the proposed national anthem and coat-of-arms have not
yet been finalised at the executive body level. All the proposed
selections shall need final approval from the current interim Southern
Sudan Legislative Assembly.
The government taskforce under the chairmanship of the vice president,
Riek Machar, has been strategising how to achieve a smooth transition
to statehood. The overall roadmap to manage the transition is under
discussions. This also requires the amendment of the interim
constitution of South Sudan to suit the coming period.
The government has also been developing a vision for the next 40
years, known as the Vision 2040; a wide strategic vision encompassing
medium and long term plans that the region wants to achieve by 2040.
Currently, over 60 objectives have been identified by the taskforce
that need immediate attention in the emerging independent state. They
range from security, international relations, good governance and
service delivery.
While issues on rule of law have been addressed by the taskforce,
putting in place clear institutional framework for government
functions at national, state and local government levels beyond July
2011 is one of the requirements highlighted in achieving good
governance.
(ST)
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