JUBA—June 4th, 2026 In partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today handed over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the Ministry of Finance and Planning, the Committee for Finance and Planning of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), and the Bank of South Sudan to strengthen institutional capacity for evidence-based policymaking, economic governance, and public accountability.

The handover, conducted at the UNDP Compound in Juba, forms part of the Institutional Support Project for Strengthening Economic Governance in South Sudan (STEG-SS), jointly financed by AfDB and UNDP.

Under the initiative, UNDP provided 30 laptops to the Committee for Finance and Planning and the Parliamentary Research Centre, 22 laptops to the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and 20 laptops to the Bank of South Sudan.

The support is aimed at enhancing the ability of key national institutions to generate, analyze, manage, and utilize data and information to inform policymaking, economic planning, research, and oversight functions.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dr. Ligane Sene – UNDP’s Senior Economic Advisor, UNDP South Sudan and Eretria emphasized the importance of strong institutions in advancing sustainable development.

“Today’s handover reflects our shared commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and improving economic governance in South Sudan. This support is not simply about providing equipment; it is an investment in stronger institutions, better data systems, and more effective decision-making that will contribute to sustainable development and improved service delivery for the people of South Sudan,” he said.

The STEG-SS project promotes a data-driven and institutionally coordinated approach to economic governance and development. It focuses on strengthening data and statistical systems, enhancing parliamentary oversight and accountability mechanisms, and supporting public investment and development planning systems.

The ICT equipment will support the Committee for Finance and Planning and the Parliamentary Research Centre to improve access to policy and legislative information, strengthen budget analysis and oversight, enhance evidence-based lawmaking, and improve digital documentation and archiving.

At the Ministry of Finance and Planning, the equipment will support technical staff involved in national development planning, economic policy analysis, public investment planning, and monitoring of economic reforms. The support to the Bank of South Sudan will strengthen the capacity of its research and statistics departments in data management, economic analysis, forecasting, and evidence-based monetary and financial policy formulation.

The Ministry of Finance, UNDP’s Principal partner was represented by Mr. John Garang Awan, Director General for Sectoral Planning said, “The ministry appreciates the partnership and support from UNDP through the ICT equipment and capacity building activities. They remain committed to working with UNDP.”

Charles Abugo, who received the equipment on behalf of the Bank of South Sudan said, “I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to UNDP for your generous support and connecting us with these resources that will help us to enhance our work.”

While Nyiboul Ajong’o, a Committee Member from the Committee for Finance and Planning of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, said “Every country needs human capital and capacity building because no matter rich they are in resources, you still need the people. I have personally benefited from UNDP’s learning opportunities. Thank you, UNDP, for always supporting us.”

UNDP reiterated its commitment to supporting the Government of South Sudan in building capable, accountable, and resilient institutions that can effectively deliver on national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP also expressed appreciation to the African Development Bank and other development partners for their continued support in advancing economic governance reforms and institutional strengthening in South Sudan.