Private Sector Key to Peace and Equality in South Sudan
A new report suggests that the private sector can play a crucial role in addressing South Sudan's challenges of conflict, climate change, and gender inequality.
The private sector can be a transformative force in addressing South Sudan’s interconnected challenges of conflict, climate change and gender inequality.
The report, titled "Strengthening Local-Led Intersection Between Peace, Climate Change, and Gender," is based on 18 months of research in several counties, including Budi, Kapoeta East, Kapoeta South, and Ikwoto.
According to Boboya James Edmond, CEO of the Institute of Social Policy and Research, the study assessed whether businesses in the region operate under policies that promote women's participation and sustainable development.
- Conflict
- Climate change
- Gender inequality
The report argues that businesses, working with the government and civil society, are critical to solving pressing social and environmental problems in South Sudan.
Author's summary: Private sector is key to solving South Sudan's challenges.