(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially opened applications for the National ARSO Essay Competition 2025/2026, inviting higher education students across the country to participate. The contest offers a platform for students to explore the role of harmonised standards in facilitating trade and promoting economic growth.
The 2025/2026 edition of the competition focuses on the theme: “The role of harmonised standards in reducing Technical Barriers to Trade and in promoting fair and just trade within the Intra-African and Global Trade.”
The competition is designed to allow students and young professionals to share new ideas on continental trade integration, Africa’s economic transformation, and global competitiveness. Successful participants will have the opportunity to represent South Sudan at regional and continental levels, bringing local perspectives to Africa-wide discussions.
SSNBS encourages applicants to submit essays that address:
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Ways harmonised standards reduce technical barriers to trade.
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Methods for promoting fair and equitable trade within Africa and globally.
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Strategies for enhancing the role of South Sudan in regional economic integration.
Application Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Higher education students in South Sudan |
| Competition Theme | Harmonised standards and trade integration |
| Contact Emails | info@ssnbs.gov.ss / pal@ssnbs.gov.ss |
| Website | www.ssnbs.gov.ss |
| Opportunity | Represent South Sudan at regional/continental level |
The Bureau emphasised that the competition is an important initiative to engage the next generation in shaping policy and promoting trade standards that can strengthen South Sudan’s position in Africa’s evolving economic landscape.
Students and young professionals interested in applying are urged to review guidelines on the SSNBS website and submit their entries before the deadline.
