(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector Project Technical Working Group has reviewed its progress for the 2025 work plan and budget and set new priorities for the coming year. The sixth meeting of the group took place in Juba on 11th December and focused on activities carried out under the current annual plan.
The session was chaired by the First Deputy Governor for Policy and Banking, Hon Samuel Yanga Mikaya. Members received an update on the ongoing South Sudan economy diagnostic studies, which aim to provide a clearer picture of current economic conditions. The team also reviewed the progress made in preparing the financial sector strategy and the steps being taken to develop an implementation roadmap.
During the meeting, the group agreed that the two thousand twenty six plan will give attention to a number of core areas. These include financial sector strategy and policies, institutional strengthening, and the modernisation of critical infrastructure. The officials noted that the overall goal is to support the development of a stronger and more reliable financial system that meets the needs of South Sudan.
Senior officials present included David Manyuon Nak, Director General for Administration and Human Resources, Tong Akec Deng, Director General of Finance, James Luba Samuel, Director General for ICT, and Bedpiny Tipo Kur, Director General for Board Affairs, Risk and Strategy Management. Other representatives from key departments also took part in the discussions.
The Bank of South Sudan said the meeting helped to take stock of progress and prepare the way for the next stage of the project.
BoSS 3SF Project Review and 2026 Priorities
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Project Reviewed | Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) |
| Purpose of Meeting | Review of the 2025 annual work plan and budget |
| Chairperson | Hon Samuel Yanga Mikaya, First Deputy Governor for Policy and Banking |
| Key Updates Presented | South Sudan economy diagnostic studies; development of the financial sector strategy; preparation of implementation roadmap |
| Main Areas for 2026 | Financial sector strategy and policies; institutional strengthening; modernisation of critical infrastructure and related components |
| Senior Officials Present | David Manyuon Nak; Tong Akec Deng; James Luba Samuel; Bedpiny Tipo Kur |
| Overall Aim | Strengthening the financial architecture of South Sudan |
| Outcome | Progress reviewed and priorities set for the 2026 work plan |
