The Ministry of Finance and Planning and the African Development Bank have announced $267 million in funding to extend electricity imported from Uganda to Juba and other major towns in South Sudan. This project aims to improve electricity supply, reliability, and affordability in the country. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand access to reliable electricity in South Sudan through regional power connections.
The project, launched on Wednesday, involves extending Uganda's electricity supply from Nimule to Juba and other towns through the South Sudan-Uganda power interconnection. This follows the commissioning of electricity supply from Uganda in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State, marking progress in implementing the power interconnection agreement between the two countries. The launch was attended by senior officials, including Undersecretaries from the Ministries of Finance and Energy.
Benjamin Ayali Koyongwa, Undersecretary for Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, expressed gratitude to the African Development Bank and other development partners for their continued support to South Sudan. He made these remarks during the launch event, highlighting the importance of the project in improving the country's electricity supply.
Fouzia Haji, representing the African Development Bank, emphasized the essential role of electricity in households and businesses. She added that the initiative would support economic development in both South Sudan and Uganda once completed. The African Development Bank's support is crucial in expanding access to reliable electricity in the region.
The launch event was attended by various officials, including Madhieu Achuil Mawien, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Energy and Dams, and Ugandan representatives. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand access to reliable electricity in South Sudan through regional power connections. This project is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic development.
The project aims to improve electricity supply, reliability, and affordability in South Sudan. The Ministry of Finance and Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, is working to implement the power interconnection agreement between South Sudan and Uganda. This project is a significant step towards regional power integration.
The extension of Uganda's electricity supply to Juba and other towns is expected to support economic development in South Sudan. The project will provide reliable and affordable electricity to households and businesses, contributing to the country's growth and development. The African Development Bank's funding will play a crucial role in making this project a reality.
Key points
- The project aims to improve electricity supply, reliability, and affordability in South Sudan.
- The initiative involves extending Uganda's electricity supply from Nimule to Juba and other towns through the South Sudan-Uganda power interconnection.
- The project is expected to support economic development in both South Sudan and Uganda once completed.
