Sunday 27 February 2011

Southern Sudan

During the interviews, all government officials were asked to name the one issue that must be
addressed to ensure the success of the Government of Southern Sudan. On the whole, officials focus
on five areas: state economic viability, economic diversification, corruption, civil service competency
and security. Weak inter-governmental communication, including confusion about powers and
competencies, and tribalism are also mentioned as obstacles that can thwart the GOSS’s progress.
Officials’ thoughts on stumbling blocks and opportunities for GOSS success are summarized below,
followed by a set of recommendations suggested by the officials themselves or drawn from the
findings. More information about each key finding can be found in the corresponding section in the
main text.
KEY FINDINGS
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