(BANGKOK) – BoSS Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has called for deeper regional cooperation, technology sharing and increased investment to strengthen trade integration across the East African Community (EAC).
Speaking at an EAC high-level discussion organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Othow stressed the importance of learning from regional experiences to build inclusive financial systems and expand economic cooperation.
“By working together and sharing technology, South Sudan is learning from the experiences of the region to build inclusive financial systems and invest in robust financial services,” he said.
The Central Bank reaffirmed South Sudan’s openness to investment in infrastructure, energy and technology.
Othow said the country needs to develop markets that respond to the aspirations of its people.
The discussion focused on strengthening regional value chains by drawing lessons from Southeast Asia, where regional cooperation has helped expand trade and investment opportunities.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
It explored ways to enhance trade, tourism, agriculture, transport connectivity and investment among EAC member states.
The EAC is a regional intergovernmental organisation comprising eight partner states: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania .
South Sudan joined the EAC in 2016.
The community operates on four integration pillars: the Customs Union, Common Market, Monetary Union and Political Federation .
The 2026 Annual Meetings are being held from 12th to 18th October in Bangkok, Thailand.
More than 15,000 participants from 191 countries are attending.
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