Study Findings:
Background of South Sudan
Background of South Sudan
Fast Facts: South Sudan
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Date of independence; 9th July 2011
The President of the Republic of South
Sudan is President Salva Kiir Mayardit
The total Population of South Sudan is
8.26 million (2008 Census). Of this
4.29 million are male, and 3.97 million
are female.
Total Area of South Sudan is 644,329 sq.
km
More than half (51%) of the population is
below the age of 18.
72% of the population is below age 30
83% of the population is rural
The average number of members in a
private household in Southern Sudan
is 7.
78% of households depend on crop
farming or animal husbandry as their
primary source of livelihood
The country is made up of ten states as follows;
Population Distribution
83% of the population is residing in rural areas.
Population density
The population density of the country is 13 p /sq. km
Population Growth
The population is growing at the rate of 7% per annum.
Background of South Sudan continued…..
Fast Facts: South Sudan
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Revenue from oil proceeds accounts for
more than 97% of GOSS revenue
27% of the adult population is literate
51% of the population live below the
poverty line
55% of the population has access to
improved sources of drinking water
The Capital City of South Sudan is Juba.
Its also the largest city
The population of Juba is estimated to be
350,000 people
Juba has average yearly high temperature
of 94.1˚F (34.5˚C) and an average yearly
low temperature of 70.9˚F (21.6˚C).
The most rainfall in South Sudan is
between the months of April and October.
The average yearly total for rainfall is 37.54
inches (953.7 mm).
Official languages: English & Juba Arabic
Time zone: East African Tim
Currency: South Sudanese Pound
Number of Ethnic Groups: 200+
Panoramic view of Southern Sudan landscape
Mineral Resources
Rich in oil, iron ore, gold, silver, copper, aluminum, coal,
uranium, chromium ore, copper, zinc, mica, diamond, quartz
and tungsten.
Water Resources
The River Nile is the dominant geographic feature in South
Sudan, flowing across the country. Another major River is
River Yei flowing through Yei county, Central Equatoria State.
South Sudan is home to the world’s largest swamp, the Sudd,
which covers a total area of 30,000 square kilometres
Background of Juba, Yei & Rumbek
Fast Facts: Juba
 Near the border of Uganda - 200km
from Nimule
 Served by Juba International Airport
 Governed by a Mayor & a council
government
 Located in Central Equatoria, Juba
County
 550 meters above sea-level
 Temperatures range from lows of 25
degrees to highs of 43 degrees
 Time zone: East African Time
 Currency: South Sudanese Pound
 Cosmopolitan City
 Growth of the city described as ‘chaotic’
 Est. population: 372,410 people
 Home to Juba University – One of 4
public universities in South Sudan
 Alsabah Children’s hospital is in Juba;
the only pediatric facility in S Sudan
A picture of Ministries Road, Juba
2016
The year that the Capital City of the
Republic of South Sudan is
scheduled to move to Ramciel in
Lakes State 250km away from Juba
Background of Juba, Yei & Rumbek
Fast Facts: Yei
• Near the borders of Uganda & DRC
• Served by Yei Airstrip situated 30
kilometres from the town
• 170 km from Juba town by road
• Large river, River Yei flowing through
the town
• Time zone: East African Time
• Currency: South Sudanese Pound
• Main Ethnic Groups: Gimunu,
Azande & Pojulu
• Est. population: 185,000 people
• Home to Yei Agricultural and
Mechanical University – One of the 4
public universities in South Sudan
A picture of the Yei landscape
Main Business Activity
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Retailing & wholesaling of FMCG
goods by mostly Ugandans & Eritreans
Background of Juba, Yei & Rumbek
Fast Facts: Rumbek
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Located in Lakes State
It’s the Capital of Lakes State
It’s the headquarters of Lakes State administration
Was the temporary administrative centre of GOSS
before Juba was declared the official capital of
South Sudan
Over 2million people are estimated to have
perished in Rumbek during the Sudanese Civil
War
Current population: 32,100 people
Rumbek University: One of the four public
Universities in South Sudan
Lakes State Hospital: One of the main public
hospitals in South Sudan administered by GOSS
377 kilometres from Juba
420 meters (1,380 ft) above sea level
Rumbek Airport - A small airport with regular
scheduled airline service and private air-charter
providers
Time zone: East African Time
Currency: South Sudanese Pound
Main Ethnic Group: Dinka
A picture of downturn Rumbek
Main Business Activities
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Retailing & wholesaling of FMCG goods
by mostly Ugandans & Eritreans
Boda boda transport
Hawking of items such as confectioneries,
snacks
Only one company bottling water called
Nile Springs
Study Findings:
Business Environment of South Sudan
Political Background & Governance
Background on GOSS – Referendum & Independence (Significant milestones)
• CPA signed with the north in 2005 in Kenya
• Multiparty parliamentary and presidential elections in 2010 – widely acclaimed for fairness and
transparency by independent international observers
• Independence referendum in January 2011 – with 98% voting in favor of separation
• Formal Independence on July 9, 2011
The Executive
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The president
Vice-President
29 Ministries
27 Deputy Ministers
The Judiciary
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Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
High Courts
County Courts
Other courts or tribunals as
deemed necessary
• New Sudan Judicial System –
Court Hierarchy
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• The State Governors
• State Ministers
• Local govt.
– County
– Payam
– Boma
PESTEL Factors affecting business in South Sudan
Political Factors
Economic Factors
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Democratic space
GDP higher than Kenya
Ethnic Animosity
Vibrant young GOSS
GOSS open for business
Cultural Practises
Peaceful transition
Booming economy
High MMR & IMRs
The Oil Crisis
Multi-party democracy
Prevalence of illegal weapons
Tribal Politics & Ethnicity
Constant shuffling of GOSS
Xenophobia tendencies
Constant shuffling of GOSS
Untapped potential
Discrimination of foreigners
Unfulfilled Promises
Vast resources
Language barriers
Overlapping Govt. Structures
Growth rate of 7%
Existing & returning IDPs
Managing Expectations
Neighbours growing too
Single parent households
Inter-tribal Conflicts
Strong Pound (SSP)
Generation gaps
High cost of doing business
Goodwill for Kenya strong
Resolution of disputes
Insecurity
PESTEL Factors affecting business in South Sudan
Technological Factors
Environmental Factors
Legal Factors
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Very Slow internet speeds
Vast amounts of arable land
Fast improving regulations
Improved Mobile telephony
Favourable climate
Fast-paced Enactment of laws
Data services non-existent
Vast mineral resources
Investor Guarantees (IGs);
Lack of skilled man-power
The presence of landmines
IG 1 - Non-discrimination
High cost of data connection
Seasonal flooding
IG 2 - Expropriation
Low penetration of telephony
Environmental degradation
IG 3 – Intellectual property rights
Lack of electricity
Pollution
IG 4 – Access to information
Overlapping Govt. Structures
Vast water resources
IG 5 – Repatriation
High cost of ICT investments
Ineffective laws
IG 6 – Dispute resolution
Subsistence way of life
The impact of South Sudan Joining the EAC
Brief Background of EAC
Regional intergovernmental organisation of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United
Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in
Arusha, Tanzania.
Mission and Vision of EAC
The Vision of EAC is a prosperous, competitive, secure, stable and politically united East Africa;
and the Mission is to widen and deepen Economic, Political, Social and Culture integration in
order to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased
competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
The following are the some of the implications of South Sudan joining the EAC;
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Impact on resolution of conflict with the North (Sudan)
South Sudan will gain from the competencies of EAC countries
Expansion of the East African Market
Reduction of the cost of doing business in South Sudan
Wider access of products and services from the EAC by the South Sudanese
Resources Sharing
SWOT Analysis: Trade between Kenya & South Sudan
Strengths
Weaknesses
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South Sudan is a land locked country and as
such, the Mombasa Port and the Lamu port
under construction are quite strategic
The LAPSSET project: Will aid the economic
growth of Kenya by 6 to 10% per annum
Excess HR capacity in sectors such as health,
education etc can be exported to South Sudan
High levels of goodwill existing for Kenya in
South Sudan. Kenya is viewed in a very
positive light by the South Sudan government
having played a key role in the signing of the
CPA Agreement & the achievement of peace
and independence of South Sudan
The general security and political stability of
Kenya makes it an ideal trading partner of
South Sudan
Being the key economic hub of East Africa
gives Kenya an advantage over other East
African countries
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Poor infrastructure – roads or railways linking
Kenya and South Sudan in very poor state.
Kenyan goods have to be transported through
Uganda which reduces the competitiveness of
Kenyan goods.
Lack of a trade centre providing critical facilities
that will facilitate trade between Kenya and
South Sudan.
Perceived lack of facilitation for Kenyans
interested in doing business in South Sudan.
The Governments of countries such as Eritrea,
Ethiopia & Uganda are seen to be much more
supportive of their investors and business
people in South Sudan.
Lack of a proper trade facilitation mechanism at
the Kenyan Embassy in South Sudan
High levels of competition from neighbouring
countries especially Uganda
SWOT Analysis: Trade between Kenya & South Sudan
Opportunities
Threats
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The opportunities for trade with South Sudan for
Kenya are enormous and are present in almost
every sector of the economy of South Sudan
Opportunities to transport and export oil from
South Sudan through the Lamu port are quite
significant
With its large manufacturing base, Kenya can
supply South Sudan & even open manufacturing
plants in Juba for fast moving consumer goods and
other types of goods
The superior HR of Kenya can be supplied to
South Sudan.
Export food and food items which are the main
items growing in demand in the new country
Serve as the key link for any imports or exports
from South Sudan
Take advantage of LAPSSET and other
infrastructure projects to overtake Uganda as the
key trading partner for South Sudan
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Currency issues: Generally, the South
Sudanese pound is yet to be accepted as a
currency of trade in many countries
Poor legal regime in South Sudan may
discourage Kenyan investors. The regime is
weak especially for purposes of enforcing
contracts and resolving commercial disputes
No proper border post between the two
countries with customs facilities
Insecurity amongst communities in the northern
part of Kenya bordering South Sudan may also
hamper trade
Insecurity and instability in South Sudan
especially against foreigners who are being
seen as “benefiting at the expense of
indigenous South Sudanese”
The high cost of doing business in South Sudan
such as the high cost of business registration,
rent & lease arrangements, high fuel costs etc
Study Findings:
How to start a business in South Sudan
How to get to South Sudan from Nairobi
Visa Requirements
By Air
By Road
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Valid Passport
Jetlink: USD 530
Kampala Coach: Kshs. 5,500
2 coloured passport pictures
Kenya Airways: USD 680
Gateway Coach: Kshs. 5,500
Yellow fever vaccination
Fly 540: USD 441
2 working days
Air Uganda: USD 470
Health issues : Malaria
Ethiopian Airlines: USD 615
Drinking water
Direct flight: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cost: USD 50
Juba International Airport
Length: 1 month/3 months
Conflicting information
Collection of visa form
Launching application
Collection of visa
08:30am – 10:00am
10:00am – 12:30pm
02:30pm – 04:30pm
Time taken: 2 days
Time taken for Cargo : 3-5 days
How to start a business in South Sudan: Registration
Registration Procedures
2 main ways
Sole proprietorships
Shareholding Structure
Length: 15 days Sub-Sahara: 45
Procedures: 11 Sub-Sahara: 9
Estimated cost: USD 3700
How to start a business in South Sudan: Permits & Taxes
Business Personal Income Tax
Tax System
TIN
Taxation Act: 2009
Amount of Taxable Income
(Monthly average)
Tax Rate (RSS)
SDG 300
10%
SDG 301-5,000
15%
Simple rate Structure
Depreciation Buildings: 10 yrs
Depreciation Equip: 3 years
Depreciation assets: 4 years
Business Profits Tax
Amount of Taxable Income
(Monthly average)
Tax Rate (RSS)
Small Business/Enterprises
10%
Medium Business/Enterprises
15%
Source: South Sudan Investors Guide
• Excise rates varying from 10-20%
How to start a business in South Sudan: Property
Property Registration
7 procedures to register land
Private land
Public land
Community land
Leasehold: 99 years
Conditions for allocation of publicly owned land by the
national or state governments
• Investor must obtain an investment certificate from the
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment and
provide appropriate financial and environmental
guarantees
• Activity should contribute economically and socially to
development of community; community must be
consulted, and all affected parties must be
compensated
• Leases up to 30 years for agriculture investments,
renewable by mutual consent
• Leases up to 60 years for forestry investments,;
renewable by mutual consent
• Leases for mines and quarries for the life of the mine or
quarry
How to start a business in South Sudan: Border trade
Cross Border Transactions
Shipments: 60 days
Border Towns: Malaba & Nimule
Landlocked country
Estimated Cost: USD 9420
Documents Needed
Study Findings:
Successful Kenyan Businesses in
South Sudan
Successful Kenyan Enterprises in South Sudan
Name of Enterprise
UAP Insurance Sudan limited
Equity bank
KCB bank
JIT Supermarket
Naivasha Supermarket
Shining Star primary school
Catholic University
Muthaiga Tours & Travel Limited
Charleston Travels
Intra-Africa Limited
Insomnia
M & E Trading
M & E Trading
Kanini kaseo
Gachie Bar & Restaurant
Marketing Solutions Company Limited
Magnate Ventures
Civicon Limited
Industry
Financial Services - Insurance
Financial Services - Banking
Financial Services - Banking
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Education – Primary education
Education – Tertiary Education
Hospitality – Tours & travel agent
Hospitality – Tours & travel agent
Hospitality – Hotel & Restaurant
Hospitality – Restaurant & Discotheque
Transport – Car Hire Services
Power - Solar equipment & installation
Restaurant – Kenyan Cuisine
Restaurant & Bar – Kenyan Cuisine
Advertising & Marketing Agency
Bill board & advertising
Road Construction
Successful Kenyan Company 1: M & E Trading
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Major Shareholder: Mr. Eric Njiiri (35 years)
Year of incorporation: 2007
M&E Clientele
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Aid Agencies such as PSI
Government Ministries
Missionaries
Educational Institutions
Hotels
Private Businesses
Private Households
NGOs
Private Schools
Individual Businessmen
Solar Energy Department
Products & Services
• Solar panel and kits
• Charge controller &
batteries
• Inverters & inverter
chargers
• Other innovative solar
based products e.g. fridges,
torches and lanterns
• Qualified Electricians
Car Hire Department
Products & Services
• Wide range of vehicles for hire
(4 wheel drive cars)
• Very competitive rates
• Friendly staff
Successful Kenyan Company 1: M & E Trading cont……
Success Stories
Pictures of South Sudan
Challenges
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M & E is Thriving
Challenging rainy season
Expanding to 2nd Branch
Problems with Forex & Money transfers
Has branches in all the States
Insecurity
Has won lucrative tenders
Harsh Living conditions
South Sudan/Kenya Partnership
High Cost of doing business
The rainy season in South Sudan
Employees
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6 South Sudanese
Language barriers
Successful Kenyan Company 2: UAP Sudan
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Year of incorporation: 2006
Services: General, Medical & life insurance
60%
of UAP Business comes
from motor insurance
UAP Clients
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UN
NGOs
Private Households
GOSS
Branch Location
Border Town (S Sudan & Uganda) Nimule
The impressive UAP premises ; Juba, S Sudan
Western Equatoria State
Yambio
Unity State
Bentiu
Jonglei State
Bor
Western Bahr el Ghazal
Wau
Lakes State
Rumbek
Successful Kenyan Company 2: UAP Sudan
Success Stories
Pictures of South Sudan
Challenges
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Key influencer in regulation
Provision of medical insurance
Largest & most successful insurer
Set-up delays with licensing
Have won lucrative tenders
Insecurity
Building new premises
Harsh Living conditions
Expansion plans
High Cost of doing business
South Sudan/Kenya Partnership
Language barriers
Challenging rainy season
Employees
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9 Kenyans
31 South Sudanese
Proposed: Equatoria Towers 1
Challenges & Recommendations
Challenges
Recommendations
Discrimination by locals
Bi-lateral trade agreement
Perceived lack of GOK support
Trade Diplomacy presence
Lack of proper trade diplomacy
Infrastructure development
Lack of skilled labour
Lobby for acceptance to EAC
Illegal immigration
Regional Integration
Police Harassment
Business support by GOK
SSP Currency Issues
Capacity Building
Inefficient money transfers
Offload excess capacity
Lack of proper infrastructure
Trade centre set-up
High cost of doing business
Commercial dispute resolution
Insecurity
Recommendation: Trade Promotion Centre Set-up
Main Activities, Facilities & Programmes Proposed for the Trade Centre: Loki or Juba
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Arrange trade promotions, exhibitions, business seminars, workshops & trainings
Conduct Market surveys and market intelligence on trade activities in South Sudan
Help facilitate business meeting and transactions concerning trade: E.g. MOU signings
Provide market information on the market, country profiles, import and export profiles.
Responding, following up and evaluating trade enquiries.
Providing facilities for display of Kenyans products such as showrooms.
Provide cold storage facilities
Facilitate networking activities with important bodies & institutions
Generate Public Relation catalogues, brochures and advertisements
Assist and arrange business seminars, workshops and trainings for Kenyans
Facilitate market access, market penetration and expansion for Kenyan products.
Assist trade and arrange trade missions from South Sudan to Kenya and vice versa
Renting/leasing out Warehousing facilities for Kenyan goods
Advise the Government of Kenya in formulating policies for the development and expansion of
trade and exporting activities to South Sudan.
Assist in market testing of exportable products.
Simplify the procedures relating to quality control, insurance, transport and other support services
Be equipped with a food court, business centre, offices to let and business incubation
KEY MARKET GAPS
FOR KENYAN GOODS &
SERVICES
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
Fast Facts
USD $ 32.20
Transit fees currently charged by
Sudan to South Sudan – an
insignificant drop from US $ 33
USD $ 1
The international norm of Transit
fees per barrel
350,000 b/d
The current production of oil of
South Sudan
2.4M barrels
The number of barrels of oil of
South Sudan currently confiscated
by Sudan
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• This is one of the most important sector to GOSS.
• It contributes more than 98% of GOSS revenues
Weaknesses
• South Sudan is a land-locked.
• Oppressive pricing policy from Sudan
• Shortage of oil workers
Opportunities
• The vast resources of oil & gas
• Oil consumption is forecast to grow
• South Sudan is dependent on imported petroleum
products
Threats
• Oil reserves are set to fall gradually
• Insecurity.
• Disagreements between Sudan & South
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• Develop Fuel Refining and Storage Capacity
• Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
• Develop Oil & Gas refineries and oil pipelines connecting
neighbour countries (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia)
• Wholesaling and Retailing of petroleum & petroleum products
• Contracting for tenders to transport petroleum by road
HEALTH INDUSTRY
Fast Facts
51% - The percentage of S.
Sudanese living under the
poverty line
50% - The population of South
Sudanese under 18 years
3% - The consumption per
person per month that health
accounts for
17% - The percentage of
children who are immunized
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• It is the one of the most important
sectors to GOSS.
• Foreign investors are highly encouraged
to invest in health industry
Weaknesses
• Shortage of qualified health personnel
• Lack of proper health & medical
facilities
• Poor infrastructure
• Low levels of awareness of health
• Shortage of funding for health matters
• High prevalence of communicable
diseases
HEALTH INDUSTRY
SWOT Analysis
Fast Facts
20% - The percentage of children who
receive exclusive breast feeding as
recommended by UNICEF
2,054 - The maternal mortality rate per
100,000 births – one of the highest in
the world
826 - The number of health facilities
available in the whole of South Sudan
742 - The number of functional health
facilities available
1 - The number of health facilities
available exclusively to children
Opportunities
Newly signed MOU between Kenya and
South Sudan concerning pertinent issues in
the Health Sector.
Threats
• Insecurity
• Regulatory framework
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• GOSS & GOK partnerships
• Building & Construction of Hospitals
• Provision of qualified personnel
• Training of Health Personnel
• Civic Education
• Provision of medical equipment
• Provision of pharmaceutical products such as medicines
• Treatment of ‘high net worth’ individuals
EDUCATION INDUSTRY
Fast Facts
300 SSP
The average salary that a teacher
earns per month
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• It is one of the most important sectors
to GOSS.
Main Donors
World Bank, USAID & UNICEF
Weaknesses
8-4-4 System
The official Education System of
South Sudan - Exactly like the
Kenyan system with Swahili
incorporated as a major subject
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April
The month in which the school year
begins in South Sudan
Shortage of qualified Personnel
Lack of proper educational facilities
Poor infrastructure
Cultural practices
Language barrier
EDUCATION INDUSTRY
Fast Facts
37%
The percentage of the population above
the age of 6 that has ever attended
school
52 - The no. of students per teacher as at
2009
129 - The no. of students per class as at
2009
1600 - The number of schools available
20 - The number of Secondary Schools
available for the entire country
12 - The number of Public Universities
available – 5 Public & 7 Private
SWOT Analysis
Opportunities
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Construction tenders
Supply of stationery
Teacher training
Provision of qualified personnel
Threats
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Insecurity
Regulatory framework
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• GOSS & GOK partnerships
• Building & Construction of Schools
• Provision of qualified personnel
• Training of teaching Personnel
• Civic Education
• Provision of teaching materials
• Targeting of ‘high net worth’ individuals
• Excess capacity of teaching personnel in Kenya offloaded
WATER AND SANITATION
Fast Facts
55%
The percentage of the population that
has access to improved sources of
drinking water
67%
The percentage of the urban population
that has access to improved sources of
drinking water
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• Existence of a water policy.
• Proper regulatory framework.
Weaknesses
• Shortage of qualified personnel
• Frequent Flooding
• Environmental degradation &
pollution affecting water sources
WATER AND SANITATION INDUSTRY
SWOT Analysis
Fast Facts
53%
The percentage of the rural population
that has access to improved sources of
drinking water
80%
80% of the population does not have
access to any toilet facility
Opportunities
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Construction tenders
Supply of stationery
Training of Professionals
Supply of teaching materials
Threats
20,000
The number of people in Juba with
access to piped water
• Insecurity
• Regulatory framework
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• GOS & GOK partnerships
• Water ‘’hardware” provision
• Construction of boreholes
• Construction of public toilet
facilities among other facilities
• Sewerage systems
• Provision of bottled water
• Water peddling in large trucks
• Supply of water meters
• Piping - Water ‘’software” provision
• Goods and manufactured products
• Technology related services for water
& sanitation
• Water tourism
ROADS & BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE
OVERVIEW
During the period of the CPA implementation, roads and bridges rehabilitation,
construction and maintenance was under the Ministry of Transport & Roads.
After independence, the Ministry of Transport and roads was split into two
ministries; Ministry of Roads & bridges (MRB) & Ministry of Transport
MRB is charged with the huge mandate of restoring roads and bridges that were
lost during the war. MRB has prepared a legal framework and strategic plan for
10 years roads development.
ROADS & BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Opportunities
• It is one of the sectors
prioritized by GOSS.
• MOST design & feasibility
studies completed.
• USD 5 Billion needed to finance the
construction of roads in the short term.
• Oil revenues
Weaknesses
Threats
• Less than 100km of paved
roads exist
• Frequent flooding
• Rough terrain
• Insecurity
• Uncertainty of when funds will
materialize
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• Construction of 1st and 2nd priority roads
• Construction of bridges
• Tenders for road maintenance
• Qualified personnel from Kenya to provide expertise
• Provision of equipment
HYDROPOWER
OVERVIEW
• South Sudan has a short-term to medium-term energy plan that represents
both an opportunity and constraints for potential investors.
• With loud noise of small individual household generators covering most
businesses and residential towns, there is urgency of a source to power South
Sudan’s reconstruction and development
• RSS has developed an ambitious program aimed at electrifying 70-80% of
South Sudan by 2020.
• Water sources unexploited for hydropower
HYDROPOWER
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
• Energy is a catalyst to
attract investment in RSS
• There exist short-term &
medium-term plans for
development of hydropower plants
• Possibility of participating
in power projects in
neighbouring countries
• The goodwill of partners.
• A national power grid is non-existent
• Firm figures are difficult to come by
• Shortages of fuel to run the existing thermal
plants
Opportunities
• Demand exceeds supply
Threats
• Though GOSS has identified sources of funding, It
is not known with certainty when funding will
materialize
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
• Supply of Fuel to run thermal plants
• Qualified Professionals to work in the Hydro-power sector
• Construction of the national power grid
• Sale of generators
• Wind & Solar Power generation
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
OVERVIEW
• The country is currently diversifying its economy away from oil, and agriculture is
coming into focus. The country has seven ecological zones all with the potential
to support different aspects of agricultural production.
Name of Zone
The Green Belt ( Parts of
Eastern, Central &
Western Equatoria)
The Central hills zone
The Iron Stone Plateau
West of River Nile
Mountain Slopes
Flood Plains
South East Plains
Amount of Agricultural Production Ideal in the Zone
rainfall p.a
1,200mm Production of cereals and tubers as well as cash
crops such as tea, coffee, tobacco & horticulture
– fruits & vegetables
900mm
Cereals production, oil seeds, forestry products
such as mahogany & plantation teak
900mm
700mm
Nuts, spices, sesame,
500mm
Animal husbandry, poultry, goats, sheep
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Opportunities
• GOSS is encouraging
agriculture as a way of
diversifying the
economy
• Less than 10% of S. Sudan’s 650,000 sq.km is farmed.
• Agriculture is yet to be commercialized
• Vast resources of land & water available to invest in
livestock, animal products, dairy and poultry
• Most food products are imported: Uganda & Kenya
Weaknesses
• Seasonal flooding
• Poor infrastructure
• Culture and norms
Threats
• Insecurity
• Failure to enforce sector ordinances e.g. disease
control policies
Market Gaps for Kenyan Investors
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Farming of export crops & Horticulture
Commercial fisheries and forestry products
Qualified professionals to work in this sector
Supply of agricultural inputs
Ranches for livestock: Animal husbandry
Processing plants & slaughter houses for meat and meat products
Provision of cold storage facilities for storage of agricultural produce
Agro-processing