Economic Reforms Workshop Convenes In Juba An Economic Reforms workshop organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of the Government of Southern Sudan kicked off yesterday in Juba with over 400 delegates attending. 20 May 2011 Economic Reforms Workshop Convenes In Juba Key finance & economic delegates in S. Sudan listening during the workshop [©Gurtong]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 19th May 2011 [Gurtong]-An Economic Reforms workshop organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of the Government of Southern Sudan kicked off yesterday in Juba with over 400 delegates attending. The GOSS Minister of Finance and Economic planning H.E David Deng Athrobei chaired the workshop focusing mainly on good governance, security, prosperity and enhancement of quality life in South Sudan. According to Athorbe, the workshop’s objectives were to build a transparent, democratic and accountable State capable of delivering public services efficiently and equitable. A State with healthy balance of power between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of Government, the minister elaborated. The other key objective was to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of South Sudan, prevent the resurgence of conflict and uphold the constitution by providing equitable access to justice and maintaining law and order through institutions which are transparent, accountable and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. There was need to promote a diversified private sector-led economic growth and sustainable development which improve livelihoods and reduces poverty. The workshop was also aimed to promote the well-being and dignity of all the people of South Sudan by progressively accelerating universal access to basic services. “2011 is a critical and historic year in the virtual independent State of South Sudan,” said Hon. Athrobei, adding that, “the region will be witnessing its historic secession from the Africa’s largest country - the Sudan.” South Sudan is expected to face critical challenges politically, socially and economically. Athrobe said that, the GOSS and the States governments need to focus strategically in order to overcome future economic challenges. Delegates reacted bitterly during the open discussions questioning the GOSS Ministry of Finance for failing to be accountable on the annual use of the national resources and allocation procedures. They accused the GOSS of announcing yearly budgets without accounting for the previous years hence lacking transparency. The debate further questioned on corruption in the governing institutions which the GOSS Finance Minister blamed on lack of credible institutions to crusade against the menace. The workshop, held at New Sudan Hotel in Juba, was attended by the GOSS Ministers, State Governors, Undersecretaries, Members of Parliaments, and Activists from micro-finance institutions, donors, development partners and other key stakeholders. Posted in: Home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
