South Sudan -- A new South Sudan Poverty and Equity Assessment (PEA) Report, released today by the World Bank, indicates that poverty is endemic, and vulnerability is almost universal following a decade of economic decline in the world's youngest country. The most recent South Sudan Household Budget Survey, conducted in 2022, finds that 76 percent of South Sudanese live below the national poverty line of 358,724 South Sudan Pounds (SSP) per pers…

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South Sudan: New Report Reveals That Poverty and Vulnerability Remain Endemic in South Sudan, Despite the Country's Abundant Resources

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In his powerful new book, “The Red Horse of the Apocalypse: The Spirit of Violence, Revenge, and Conquest” (ISBN: 978-0228846253; Nov. 25, 2024), Simon Chop uncovers the tragic and violent power struggles that have plagued South Sudan, offering an eye-opening exploration of the world’s youngest nation. Through a compelling narrative, Chop examines how the forces of violence, tribalism, …

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Latest World Bank report records poverty levels in south Sudan at 99.7 percent, a sharp increase from the 2022 Household Budget Survey, that placed the rate at 76 percent By Aguok Chok A senior economist at the World Bank, Frank Adoho has attributed the increasing poverty rate among South Sudanese citizens to the continued economic deterioration. According to statistics from the 2022 Household Budget Survey, 76 percent of the population were est…

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South Sudan’s economic decline fuels poverty growth rates, say officials

The Ministry of Finance and Planning – in collaboration with the World Bank Group and South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics – launched the Poverty and Equality Assessment Report at a workshop in Juba on Tuesday. UN agencies have warned of an alarming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan where more than half the country’s population will go hungry in 2025. The latest food security assessment has also projected that 85 percent of people fleeing …

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A new South Sudan Poverty and Equity Assessment (PEA) Report released on Tuesday by the World Bank indicates that poverty is endemic and vulnerability is almost universal following a decade of economic decline in the world’s youngest country. The most recent South Sudan Household Budget Survey conducted in 2022 found that 76 percent of South Sudanese live below the national poverty line of 358,724 South Sudan Pounds (SSP) per person per year. Ex…

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World Bank report: Poverty, vulnerability persist in resource-rich South Sudan - Radio Tamazuj

The 2024 NSW African Cup concluded over the weekend in spectacular fashion at Wanderers Football Park with South Sudan securing a historic 2-0 victory over Cape Verde in the Men’s Final to claim back-to-back titles. Spanning nine weeks, the tournament brought together 47 teams across categories, including U14, U15, U17, Women’s, and Men’s divisions. Fans flocked to the matches each Saturday at Wanderers Football Park, soaking in thrilling footba…

South Sudan: New Report Reveals That Poverty and Vulnerability Remain Endemic in South Sudan, Despite the Country's Abundant Resources

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