Executive Summary

The South Sudan is noted to have the lowest development indicators in the world. There are presently overwhelming socio-economic and governance challenges which will require targeted interventions if equitable and pro-poor growth and development is to be achieved. It is noted that 51% of the population are poor1.

Fifty seven (57%) of the population living in female headed households is poor compared to forty eight (48%) in male headed households. Eighty percent (80%) of the poor households depend on agriculture for a livelihood. Unemployment and underemployment are very high with little formal sector employment.