South Sudan Vice President for the Youth and Gender Cluster,Rebecca Nyandeng, had a productive meeting with Marie-Helen Verney, the acting Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of UNMISS. They discussed the pressing issue of youth employment challenges and also delved into the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Act of 2016.
During the meeting, Nyandeng and Verney explored different strategies to tackle the obstacles affecting the youth and strive for positive transformation in the country. They are committed to making a meaningful impact and bringing about positive change.
Nyandeng is optimistic that the meeting will yield fruitful outcomes, setting the stage for a promising future for the youth in the country.
Nyandeng emphasized the importance of collaborating with NGOs and stakeholders to empower the youth and create meaningful opportunities for them.
The bill is still in the process of being reviewed by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs before it reaches the Council of Ministers for further consideration.
Gichira Kibara, the chairperson of the NCAC, mentioned that the two bills will provide regulations for the activities of NGOs and the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in the country as it is important to have proper guidelines in place to ensure effective operations and accountability.
Gichira highlighted that the NGO Act aims to create an enabling environment for NGOs in South Sudan as this will allow them to carry out their work smoothly, without any disruptions, and implement projects that will benefit the people of the country.
He also emphasized that the amendments to the bill aim to establish a clear registration process for NGOs and to govern their activities in a transparent manner. Additionally, the commission will have the ability to monitor and ensure that the NGOs’ actions are focused on benefiting the people rather than serving their own interests.
Gichira mentioned that the bill also includes a provision for NGOs to submit annual reports to the Commission. This ensures that their financial activities are being conducted properly and that the people are benefiting from their work.
