(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has moved to the final stage of its digital transformation, with technical partners presenting a developing Enterprise Resource Planning system to top management.
The presentation gave a practical look at the system’s structure, key features and how it will support more efficient and coordinated operations across the Bureau.
The Bureau’s team was also invited to share their views, identify areas for improvement, and suggest features to be added or adjusted before the system is finalised.
The Bureau described the process as an important step toward building a more efficient, connected, transparent and service oriented institution powered by digital solutions.
In related developments, Bureau Executive Director Oiylang Dominic Kanuto attended the ISO General Assembly in Paris, France.
The assembly was hosted by the French standards body AFNOR under the theme “Building Trust in a Changing World.”
It ran from 28th September to 2nd October 2026 at the CNIT in La Défense, bringing together more than 2,000 registered participants from 144 national standards bodies.
According to Access Radio, Kanuto used the forum to engage with officials from the International Organization for Standardization, the African Organisation for Standardisation and private sector stakeholders.
The engagement focused on exchanging experiences, strengthening professional networks and exploring opportunities for collaboration.
The Bureau said the forum provides South Sudan with an important platform to learn from global best practices while building strategic partnerships.
It said the aim is to strengthen the country’s standards infrastructure and improve its integration into regional and international markets.
ISO President Dr Khaled Soufi said the annual meeting would bring together diverse perspectives from across the international standards community.
He said the gathering would explore how trust can be strengthened across economies, institutions and societies.
“Trust is fundamental to how people, organizations and governments work together, yet it is being tested across many areas of public and economic life,” Dr Soufi said. “International Standards provide shared frameworks that help turn principles into consistent practice.”
Kanuto was appointed Executive Director of the Bureau in March 2026, succeeding Gloria Nyoka Joseph who served in the role for two years, according to the standards bureau website.
During the handover ceremony, Kanuto emphasised the Bureau’s mandate in developing national standards, consumer protection, trade facilitation and support for small and medium sized enterprises.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
He also called on Bureau staff to support him, saying: “We must work as a team to build a strong institution.”
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards was first established as a directorate in 2006.
It was later created as a full Bureau in 2012 through the SSNBS Act to take charge of standards development, inspection, quality assurance, metrology, testing and calibration services.
Its core functions include formulating standards for commodities and codes of practice, promoting standardisation programmes, and representing South Sudan in international standardisation activities.
Technical Capacity and Partnerships
The Bureau has strengthened its laboratory capacity with support from international partners.
In April 2026, engineers from the World Food Programme met with Bureau officials to review rehabilitation work on the national standards laboratory in Juba, according to Access Radio Yei News.
The upgraded laboratory is expected to strengthen the country’s ability to test imported food, medicines and other products.
This supports efforts to protect consumers and improve quality control.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has also provided laboratory equipment and technical assistance to the Bureau under the AMVAT Project, Access Radio Yei News reported in January 2026.
The Bureau said such support is important to improve testing services and ensure goods in the market meet safety standards.
It added that the support also helps to promote trade and build confidence in South Sudan’s products.
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