AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade with Uganda: South Sudan and Uganda have signed a deal to tackle border delays, repeated cargo checks and unofficial charges. Uganda exports about $524 million in goods to South Sudan each year, while South Sudan exports only $22 million to Uganda. Traders also want direct access to Ugandan manufacturers. Growth and prices: The IMF forecasts South Sudan’s economy will grow 10.5% in 2026, the region’s fastest rate, largely as oil exports recover. But a weak pound, high prices and unpaid salary arrears mean families are not feeling the boom. Local food businesses: Juba bakery Lulu Bakes has grown from two workers to 14, mostly women, using local sorghum and millet. A WFP grant also helped a local oil producer and poultry farm expand, though farmers say they still need reliable markets, storage and finance. Investment push: South Sudan is seeking Saudi investment in several sectors, as Finance Minister Athian Ding Athian met the Saudi Development Fund during IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok.
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