Investment Authority Briefs Mujung on Progress and Challenges

(JUBA – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Investment Authority has briefed Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on its activities, progress and challenges. The meeting was held on Tuesday in Juba.

The team was led by Commissioner of the Investment Authority, Hon. George Pitya, who presented an update on the institution’s operations.

The briefing covered progress made in ongoing programmes, the framework guiding its operations, difficulties faced and strategies proposed to strengthen the Authority’s role in boosting investments in the state.

The Governor welcomed the presentation and commended the work of the Investment Authority. He pledged his full support to help the institution carry out its responsibilities more effectively, adding that investment remains a vital pillar in strengthening Central Equatoria’s economy.

The meeting was also attended by Hon. Salah Rajab Bunduki, the State Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, who strssed the importance of aligning investment programmes with state development priorities.

The State Government has in recent months stressed the need to attract new investments to create jobs, expand infrastructure and support economic growth in Central Equatoria.

With Juba County serving as the country’s capital and economic hub, the Central Equatoria Investment Authority is expected to play a key role in facilitating private sector growth, supporting small enterprises and strengthening cooperation with investors from within South Sudan and abroad.

Mujung reaffirmed the government’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at making Central Equatoria a more attractive investment destination, adding that the state is determined to improve transparency and accountability in public service to build investor confidence.

Focus Areas of the Central Equatoria State Investment Authority