by Daniel MayenSouth Sudan, World Bank Explore New Areas of Economic Cooperation
By: Daniel Mareng Wek Magok, Bangkok,
Bangkok, Thailand, October 13, 2026- -On the sidelines of the ongoing IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, South Sudan’s delegation, led by Minister of Finance and Planning Hon. Athian Diing Athian, alongside Bank of South Sudan Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has held meeting with World Bank Group officials to strengthen development cooperation, advance economic reforms and support South Sudan’s growth agenda.
During the meeting, Minister Athian outlined the government’s priorities, including peace, preparations for elections and sustainable economic growth.
He highlighted progress in public procurement reforms and efforts to combat money laundering, while calling for stronger cooperation in information and communication technology, healthcare, agriculture and food security.
“The Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Bank of South Sudan are working together to strengthen the economy.” Minister Athian said.
World Bank Group Executive Director Dr. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe welcomed the delegation’s briefing and reaffirmed the institution’s readiness to support South Sudan’s development priorities.
The meeting was attended by World Bank Alternate Executive Director Lonkhululeko Phumelele Magagula, Undersecretary for Planning Hon. Benjamin Ayali Koyongwa and other officials from the Ministry and the Bank of South Sudan.