As a result of direct implementation, the links to state structures in south sudan are minimal. Components 2 and 3 includes an entrepreneurship development programme by the bss providers where individual coaching of businesses and subsequent selflearning is emphasized, with its main aim to prepare enterprises for access to agricultural lending via commercial banks and to provide specific expertise in the relevant sector. Cote divoire incorporated asdp into a local economic programme, funded by the government and a development finance institution, and has undertaken feasibility studies on the rice, maize, cassava and cashew nuts value chains. The focus in this study is on sudan before the secession of. Comprehensive africa agriculture development programme caadp east and central africa regional caadp nutrition program development workshop nutrition country paper south sudan draft february 20 this synthesis has been elaborated in preparation for the caadp workshop on the integration of nutrition in national agricultural and. The paper argues that south sudans future is possible by creating a. Comprehensive africa agriculture development programme. Sudan plan of action 20152019 summary food and agriculture.
This cpf reflects aspects of the south sudan development plan ssdp 2016, with focus on the agriculture. Abep alternative basic education for pastoralist acr action for conflict resolution across across south sudan acted agency for technical cooperation and development ada. In the early 1990s, agriculture and livestock raising were the main sources of livelihood in sudan for about 61 percent of the working population. The food security situation in south sudan has deteriorated continuously in recent years as a result of war and ongoing crises. Environment, natural resources, water resources and disaster risk management unit aftn3 sustainable development department country department afce4. The south sudan agribusiness development programme ssadp is seeking an expression of interest from consulting companies and freelance consultants to provide business support services to agribusinesses in south sudan with initial concentration in the green belts the equatoria states. The definition of rural development varies from one point of view to the other. Background report on the fishery sector in upper nile. Sustainable agriculture in south sudan making gains amid crisis.
Policy and legal framework for agricultural development. Current status of agriculture and future challenges in sudan. Young people in all parts of the world, living in countries at different stages of development and in different socioeconomic settings, aspire to full participation in the life of society. The importance of the image i tried to give by writing this book is that.
The challenges of agriculture and rural development in africa. Concern south sudan is an international humanitarian ngo working in south sudan since 1998. That is why ngos cordaid, agriterra and spark launch the south sudan agribusiness development project phase 2. Comprehensive africa agriculture development programme caadp. Usaid is working to address some of these constraints through the food, agribusiness, and rural markets farm project, which seeks to increase agricultural sector productivity and marketing in the. Chapter 6 development of agriculture in south sudan african. South sudan south sudan livelihoods development project supervision report mission dates. The programme, extended to the end of 2019, supports production of certified seeds, foundation seed, seed inspection, seed research. The first part comprises the introduction and general country information. African agribusiness supplier development programme training. This cpf reflects aspects of the south sudan development plan ssdp. South sudan economic outlook african development bank. South sudan country programme paper to end drought emergencies final document page 5 acknowledgements a number of people and institutions need to be acknowledged for their involvement in the development of the south sudan country program paper. S foreign disaster assistance usaidofda are inviting full applications to support south sudan livelihoods annual program statement.
As part of its mandate, undps african facility for inclusive markets afim, has developed an african agribusiness supplier. Approximately onethird of the total area of sudan, the largest. A number of agencies in south sudan have been helping. S agency for international development, south sudan mission usaidsouth sudan, office of food for peace usaidffp, and office of u. Livelihoods, basic services and social protection in south. The 2019 rebound was driven mainly by reopening some oil fields, including those in upper nile state, and resuming production, and by the peace agreement signed in september 2018. The current food security challenge in south africa consists of two dimensions.
Agricultural plans lack scientific and operational. The comprehensive africa agriculture development programme caadp is africas policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security and nutrition, economic growth and prosperity for all. In 2019, more than half of south sudan s population faces extreme, lifethreatening hunger. Republic of south sudan public disclosure authorized the rapid water sector needs assessment and a way forward january 20 nihal fernando and walter garvey a document of the world bank published by. Ssadp south sudan agribusiness development programme. Jan 24, 2019 for many years, south sudan has suffered from food insecurity. In 2017 mt of certified seeds were produced and distributed by 8 seed enterprises. Oct 28, 2015 african agribusiness supplier development programme.
Conflict that began in december 20 in south sudan has disrupted livelihoods, agricultural production, markets, and access to services and sanitation, resulting in displacement, disease outbreaks, and extremely acute malnutrition levels. The outlook for the remainder of 2019 is far from promising. Richard spencer, program leader, sustainable development and. In 2019, more than half of south sudans population faces extreme, lifethreatening hunger. Diploma in agronomy, agricultural economics, agribusiness, agricultural extension, or related field with over 05 years of relevant experience. More than half of the total land area is prime agricultural land, while the remaining 50 per cent is composed of. Interrelationships between food security, social development and climate change. The project also nurtures peoples ability to shape their own development in a sustainable manner and adapt it to changing framework conditions capacity development. South sudan is facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, as more than 6 million people just under 60 percent of the countrys population are severely food insecure, according to the latest integrated. The 2019 rebound was driven mainly by reopening some oil fields. Cordaid has been active in south sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacitybuilding. Farmer support programme provides support to promote. Agribusiness development for stability, peace and prosperity.
Usaid is working to address some of these constraints through the food, agribusiness, and rural markets farm project, which seeks to increase agricultural sector productivity and marketing in the greenbelt and to support increasing south sudans food supply to reach food selfsufficiency. As part of its mandate, undps african facility for inclusive markets afim, has developed an african agribusiness supplier development programme aasdp in support of the au and caadps agriculture transformation and food security agenda. The meaning of rural development has been the subject of much debate and little agreement. Southern sudan has an area of 640,000 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 25 % of the total area of the sudan. Th e draft policy statement is to be presented to the council of minister of south sudan and if approved, it will become the offi cial policy document for guiding agricultural.
Have you ever dreamed about being a person who can proudly join the united nations. Food security and agricultural development in south sudan. Jan 21, 2018 if sustainable agriculture in south sudan makes no advances, an estimated 5. List of road projects based on road section in south sudan.
It highlights a number of key challenges faced by the new country in ensuring adequate livelihood opportunites for its population. Large investments in agriculture by acquiring large tracts of most fertile agricultural lands by international. The world bank has financed two investment in south sudans agriculture. Sustainable agriculture in south sudan has incredible yet unrealized potential.
Pdf an overview of sudans agriculture and food policy and their. Macroeconomic performance and outlook real gdp growth was an estimated 5. The below is a listing of all partnership initiatives and voluntary commitments where south sudan is listed as a partner or lead entity in the partnerships for sdgs online platform the republic of south sudan. By virtue of the fact that agriculture is the leading sector of the sudanese economy and that development in this sector requires the development of the other sectors, reference is also made to the objectives of development plans in other. South sudan country programme paper to end drought emergencies final document page 5 acknowledgements a number of people and institutions need to be acknowledged for their. Furthermore, goal 16 justice is critical to the country, demonstrated by the fact that sierra leone is a cochair of the global. Capacity development of government institutions and csos. Agribusiness development for stability, peace and prosperity in. Ministry of agriculture, forestry, cooperatives and rural development, 2012 page 4 executive summary south sudan has an immense potential for sustainable agricultural development with abundant land and favourable agroecology conditions. The history of agriculture extension and agricultural technology transfer started in sudan in 1902. Project proposal for youth empowerment initiative proposal title. Republic of south sudan public disclosure authorized the rapid water sector needs assessment and a way forward january 20 nihal fernando and walter garvey a document of the world bank. South sudan is facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, as more than 6 million people just under 60 percent of the countrys population are severely food insecure, according to the latest integrated food security phase classification ipc analysis.
Background report on the fishery sector in upper nile state. Comprehensive agricultural development master plan final. Development strategies in the agricultural sector of the. Investing in agriculture for food security and economic. Sustainable agriculture in south sudan has incredible yet. The technical assistance will also be responsible for the overall coordination of the different components of the 2 eu rural development programmes improved food security and income for rural smallholders zeatbead and south sudan rural development programme sorudev. Farmers in south sudan use manual toolsprimarily the maloda and to a lesser. Key to reversing this trend is supporting local organizations and farmers to carry out successful agribusinesses. The project was ifads first operation in southern sudan following the.
It is located at the centre of subsaharan africa, bordering ethiopia in the. African agribusiness supplier development programme. A robust international humanitarian response helped roll back. Farmers perceptions, practices and proposals for improving. For the first time since 2011, the united nations has declared a state. Labour market in south sudan working paper december 2011 abstract the present report assesses labour market conditions in the new state of south sudan officially the republic of south sudan. More than 70 percent of the nations total land area is suitable for crop production. By virtue of the fact that agriculture is the leading sector of the sudanese economy and that development. The south sudan agribusiness development programme ssadp is seeking an expression of interest from consulting companies and freelance consultants to provide business support services to agri. Ministry of agriculture, forestry, cooperatives and rural development. The programme facilitates womens access to productive resources and business services by addressing policy and regulatory barriers and promote womens active participation in and benefit from the extractive industry, agriculture, trade and building womens and youths agribusiness and entrepreneurship skills across the value chain. Zeatbead and south sudan rural development programme sorudev. If sustainable agriculture in south sudan makes no advances, an estimated 5. Agricultural potential, rural roads, and farm competitiveness.
Both countries are about to commence direct field work with lead and supply companies. Pdf a policy paper on moving beyond subsistence farming and. With the generous support from the embassy of the kingdom of the netherlands in south sudan to phase 2 of the south sudan agribusiness development programme, a consortium of ngos will start a project to support 10,000 farmers and their agribusinesses. Sudan plan of action 20152019 food and agriculture. The overall objective of the zeatbead project is to contribute to improved food security and income of the population of the republic of south sudan. The government of the republic of south sudan realised the need to formulate a. It is located at the centre of subsaharan africa, bordering ethiopia in the east, kenya, uganda and the democratic republic of congo in the south and central african republic in the west and northern part of the sudan in the north. The government of the republic of south sudan rss has emphasized the importance of creating employment and income for the development of the new republic of south sudan. Sustainable agriculture in south sudan making gains amid. This paper summarises the existing literature on livelihoods, basic services and social protection in south sudan.
Agribusiness supplier development programme asdp undp in. Conflict that began in december 20 in south sudan has disrupted livelihoods, agricultural production, markets. South sudan sustainable development knowledge platform. The definition of rural development has evolved through time as a result of changes in the perceived mechanisms andor goals of development. The programme, extended to the end of 2019, supports production of certified seeds, foundation seed, seed inspection, seed research and release of new varieties. The programme targets commercial south sudan smes in and. Nevertheless, the dutch development programme did achieve results in the areas of security and rule of law, food security and water, thus demonstrating the added value of dutch development contributions. The comprehensive africa agriculture development programme caadp is africas policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security and nutrition, economic growth and. For many years, south sudan has suffered from food insecurity. Agribusiness development in south sudan agriculture and. South sudan linking the agriculture and food sector to the job. The republic of south sudan commits to increase the percentage of government budget allocation to the ministry of health from 4.
Provide technical and managerial oversight and leadership of the south sudan agribusiness development project ssadp including. Working closely with the project formulation unit pfu, a land use planning and classification exercise was initiated to prepare district development plans for yei. Southern sudan livelihoods development project international. S agency for international development, south sudan mission usaid south sudan, office of food for peace usaidffp, and office of u. The minister of agriculture and food security of south sudan officiated the launch of the ssadp ii project on 24 jan 2019, juba. Agricultural potential, rural roads, and farm competitiveness in south sudan. South sudan baseline survey of agricultural practices and. May 30, 2018 cordaid has been active in south sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacitybuilding.
Comprehensive agricultural development master plan this report with included annexes contains the findings, recommendations and the investment plan of the comprehensive agricultural development master plan camp project, which was developed between 2012 and 2015. This section details the objectives of agricultural policies embodied in development plans since 1970. The challenges of agriculture and rural development in. Postconflict development of agriculture in south sudan. In maputo, mozambique in 2003, the african union au summit made the first declaration on caadp as an integral part of nepad.
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