AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil & Industry: GPOC hit its highest crude output in nearly two decades, reaching 60,158 barrels per day as of May 29, a boost credited to residual recovery studies, new drilling and oilfield upgrades—good news for South Sudan’s revenue and foreign exchange. Economic Governance: UNDP and AfDB handed over ICT equipment to the Ministry of Finance and Planning, TNLA finance bodies and the Bank of South Sudan to strengthen data-driven economic planning and oversight. Agriculture & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Clement Juma and Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil renewed commitments to shift farmers from subsistence to commercial production, backed by private investment and climate-smart farming, while security remains a key constraint. Public Finance Transparency: Western Equatoria State moved to strengthen accountability after meeting the National Audit Chamber, following the signing of the National Audit Chamber Amendment Act 2026. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: South Sudan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Ethiopia said both countries want to deepen cooperation, while Ethiopia launched a four-day diplomatic training program for South Sudanese diplomats in Addis Ababa. Elections & Security: Over 3,000 police recruits started election security training in Juba ahead of the December 2026 polls. Trade & Livelihoods: A report from a refugee settlement highlights how people are selling parts of aid rations marked “Not for sale” as cash collapses, underscoring the economic strain on displaced families.
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