A South Sudanese civil society organization, the Center for Peace and Advocacy, has advocated for the implementation of resolutions from previous governors’ forums. As the 8th Annual Governors’ Forum approaches, concerns about past inaction have been raised, emphasizing the need for accountability and effective governance. The forum aims to address critical topics affecting South Sudan, including its transitional government and socioeconomic issues.
On November 23, 2024, the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), a prominent South Sudanese civil society organization, issued a call to action urging the implementation of all resolutions from the previous year’s governors forum held in Juba. The annual forum is a critical policy platform where stakeholders convene to discuss governance, economy, security, and peace issues. As the 8th South Sudan’s Annual Governors’ Forum approaches, running from November 25 to 29, the CPA’s Executive Director, Ter Manyang Gatwech, highlighted the necessity of accountability concerning past resolutions. He questioned the lack of action from the Governors following their commitments made during earlier fora, particularly underscoring the failure to implement peace initiatives intended for reconciliation among South Sudanese citizens. Gatwech asserted that the forum should not waste resources and called for a focus on pertinent national issues, including the transitional period extension and conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Moreover, he emphasized the importance of trust between political elites and their constituents, especially in light of the prevalent poverty faced by many South Sudanese. The theme of this year’s forum is ‘Forging Sustainable Peace: Committed Action in the Extended R-ARCSS Transition.’
The South Sudanese governors forum is an essential annual event designed to foster dialogue among key policy actors in the nation. This platform facilitates discussions on a variety of subjects, including governance, socioeconomic challenges, and security concerns, critical for the country’s progress. Historical outcomes from previous forums have often not been fully executed, raising concerns about governmental accountability and the impact of such resolutions on the population’s quality of life. As the 8th forum is set to commence, there is mounting pressure on officials to ensure effective implementation of discussed priorities, particularly in light of ongoing issues such as poverty and displacement.
The call by the Center for Peace and Advocacy for the implementation of previous governors’ forum resolutions underscores a growing demand for accountability and effective governance in South Sudan. As stakeholders prepare for the upcoming forum, the focus must shift towards actionable outcomes that address pressing national issues. Doing so would not only bolster public trust in governing bodies but also contribute to sustainable peace and improved living standards for the South Sudanese population.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
