South Sudan finance minister pledges reforms
UK reaffirms support for financial reforms during the 104th Public Financial Management Oversight Committee meeting in Juba.
South Sudan's caretaker finance minister, Athian Diing Athian, pledged to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability in public fund management. This occurred during the 104th meeting of the Public Financial Management Oversight Committee in Juba, which he co-chaired with British Ambassador Rebecca Fabrizi.
Minister Athian called for fiscal discipline and efficient use of public resources to enhance service delivery, stating the committee would provide strategic oversight for tangible progress. Ambassador Fabrizi reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting credible public financial management reforms in South Sudan.
Updates presented included the integration of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and the Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) between the Finance Ministry and the Bank of South Sudan. The meeting also covered public sector salary arrears as of September 2026 and the 2026/2027 budget estimates.
Why it mattersSouth Sudanese citizens will benefit from improved service delivery through better management of public funds.