South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly report on the appropriation of ten million USD

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Summary report of the meeting of the TNLA leadership with the Ministers of Finance and Planning, Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Cabinet Affairs, and the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan on payment of USD 10,000,000 (SSP: 15,322,939,000) to the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs to facilitate the implementation of priority provision of the R-ARCSS and the roadmap special projects.

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Press Release: Unveiling the Economic and Social Implications of Bride price in South Sudan

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This PDF file is a press release for a research study led by an academic from the University of Coventry, UK, which investigates the economic, social, and gender implications of brideprice practices in South Sudan. The study is based on empirical evidence gathered from survey data and qualitative interviews, and shows that brideprice places a significant financial burden on families, often leading to economic strain and challenges. The study advocates for manageable brideprice practices and pragmatic regulations to mitigate the socio-economic and gender issues stemming from these traditional practices in South Sudan.

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Unmasking Disinformation and Misinformation in South Sudan_Understanding the Landscape, Defining Strategies

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Over the past five years, researchers and policymakers worldwide have devoted more attention to misinformation and disinformation. In South Sudan, disinformation and misinformation are rife. The country is very fragile, with a weak and fractured media sector and little capacity to engage strongly to counter disinformation and misinformation at various levels. This study contributes to a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of disinformation and misinformation and provides recommendations for effective strategies to address them. The report offers a detailed analysis of the current situation, identifies vital actors and sources of disinformation, assesses the impact of disinformation on South Sudanese society, and proposes strategies to counter disinformation effectively. 211 Check’s robust monitoring and evaluation system enabled effective and efficient field data collection, processing, storage, and information retrieval. ISPR analyzed the data collected by 211 Check throughout the year 2023, including media monitoring reports, social media trends, and other relevant sources.

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