UWONET Comprehensive Country Gender Assessment (Multi Donor Trust Fund and Government of Republic of South Sudan(2012) Report

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.